First Aid Kit, A First Response To Injuries

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I grew up in a family who are medical practitioners. They have a good grasp of everything that involves health. Our house is complete with first aid kits. So every time our niece or nephew gets hurt all we have to do is run to the cupboard where the kit is placed. It is good to put the kit in just one place so that in case of emergency you know where to run.  It is good to know also the basics in first aid response, it could save a life.
Every household must have a first aid kit placed in one corner. You will never know when an accident would happen. It is better to be prepared rather than panic and not know what to do. But how will you know what are the basic contents of the first aid kit. Most often than not only the basic contents must be present in order not to make the situation worse.  So here are some basic contents in a first aid kit, which is also what I see in our home. A bandage is used in case of a sprain, or fracture. Absorbent compressed dressing, adhesive cloth tape, antibiotic ointment, thermometer, aspirin, scissors, gauze, and gloves. There are a lot more to include, but it is better to have the basics. In medical stores they sell a fully packed first aid kit it is even convenient because you will not spend time looking for some of the contents. But if you are that kind of person who wants a complete set, you may want to make your own first aid kit.  First aid kits come in many sizes and shape. It can be purchased over the counter. It is accessible that is why there is no excuse that you must have it.
In hospitals, they use a lot of tools that will help them in their profession. One of the most used apparatus is the thermometer. This kind of instrument is used in every patient. This is used to determine the body temperature of a person. This instrument has already evolved over the years, from the mouth piece thermometer to the non-contact thermometer. I remember when I was a kid when I get sick the thermometer is placed under my armpit and wait for ten or about twenty minutes before you get the result. But now you will not wait any longer for the result.  A non-contact thermometer is simple and efficient to use, all you have to do is aim the thermometer and press the measurement key. The result will immediately come. It is useful to infants and kids, because they are a little bit stubborn and they keep on moving.
First aid kits are important and we must have it everywhere we go.  Even if you go for an outing with family or friends, one of the must haves is a first aid kit. Even in cars there must be a first aid kit because accidents always happen on the road.

Location: Singapore

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