Home first aid
Basic first aid skills and preparation are essential. Follow this guide to building a home first aid kit and learn care techniques for minor wounds.
Accidents happen, and when they do, it's important to keep a cool head. Not everyone is accustomed to seeing blood, and sometimes simply cutting vegetables in the kitchen can lead to a deep cut that will bleed profusely. Knowing how to react and having a well-stocked first aid kit at home and in your car will keep you prepared.
YOU CANNOT PREVENT ACCIDENTS,
BUT YOU CAN HAVE A GOOD
FIRST AID KIT TO HAND
A first aid box or medicine cabinet can come in various sizes and can contain a wide range of items. But there are a few items that they should all share, apart from prescription medication that you need to take regularly:
Medications, e.g.:
Wound care:
Other:
Keeping a well-stocked medicine cabinet in a safe but easily-accessible place at home is essential. Here are a few easy tips for keeping your medicine cabinet essentials updated and safely stored.
Most minor cuts and bruises can be treated effectively with a first-aid kit described above, but how do you know if an injury needs more attention? We recommend to contact a medical professional in the following circumstances: