All about a better healthy life....

All about a better healthy life....

Thursday, December 8, 2011

ASSEMBLING A FIRST AID KIT

Arrange the following items in a tool box or divided make-up kit.

-Adhesive strip bandages
-Analgesic tablets such as, Aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen (add liquid acetaminophen for children)
-Angle-edged tweezers to pluck-out glass and splinters.
-Antibiotic ointment for minor cuts.
-Antihistamine cream for insect bites and itching.
-Antiseptics such as isopropyl alcohol, betadine or antiseptic towelettes to clean disinfectant wounds.
-Calamine lotion.
-Cotton tip applicators and cotton balls.
-Disposable latex gloves.
-Elastic bandages for sprains.

-A firm piece of plastic, such as an expired credit card, to scrape away a stringer after a bee sting.
-Flash light and batteries.
-Fragrance-free soap.
-Instant ice compress.
-Ipecac syrup and activated charcoal for poisoning incidents.
-Oral thermometer
-Scissors
-Sterile four-inches gauze pads, long gauze roll.
-Telephone numbers for the family's primary-care physician, emergency medical service, fire department, and poison control center.

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