First Aid Kit Essentials

First Aid

• First aid is an emergency care given immediately to an injured person to preserve life, prevent worsening, and promote recovery.

First Aid Kit

• Antiseptic/disinfectant (1) is used to clean wounds.
• Antiseptic/disinfectant (2) speeds up wound recovery.
• Gauze pad (3) is used to cover large wounds.
• Gauze tape (4) holds gauze pads in place.
• Cotton swabs (5) are used to apply antiseptics or disinfectants.
• Band-Aids (6) cover small wounds and come with antiseptic strips.
• Medical gloves (7) prevent wound contamination before applying antiseptics and ointments.
• Smelling salts (8) are used as first aid for fainting.
• Bandages (9) support injuries such as sprains, fractures, and dislocations.
• Pain relievers (10) temporarily remove pain.
• Paper bags (11) are used as first aid for hyperventilation (difficulty in breathing).
• Thermometers (12) are used to check temperature.
• Blood pressure monitors (13) are used to check blood pressure.
• Communication devices (14) are used for communication.
• Flashlights (15) are a source of temporary light.
• Medications (16) are used for oral treatment of specific diseases.

Types of Wounds

• A wound is an injury that causes breaking of a membrane or damage to underlying tissues.

Close Wounds

• Contusion is a type of close wound.
• Hematoma (blood tumor) is a type of close wound.

Open Wounds

• Abrasion is a type of open wound.
• Incision is a type of open wound.
• Laceration is a type of open wound.
• Puncture is a type of open wound.
• Avulsion is a type of open wound.

Triage

• Triage is the process of sorting or grouping injured persons based on their need and immediate care.
• 75-85% of fatalities happen within the first 20 minutes of an incident.

Triage Colors

• No information provided.

Types of Triage

• M.A.S.S. Triage (Move, Assess, Sort, Send) is based on the ability to move.
• S.T.A.R.T. Triage (Simple Triage And Rapid Treatment) is based on vital signs and severity of injuries.
• START Triage is based on respiration, among other vital signs.

First Aid

• First aid is an emergency care given immediately to an injured person to preserve life, prevent worsening, and promote recovery.

First Aid Kit

• Antiseptic/disinfectant (1) is used to clean wounds.
• Antiseptic/disinfectant (2) speeds up wound recovery.
• Gauze pad (3) is used to cover large wounds.
• Gauze tape (4) holds gauze pads in place.
• Cotton swabs (5) are used to apply antiseptics or disinfectants.
• Band-Aids (6) cover small wounds and come with antiseptic strips.
• Medical gloves (7) prevent wound contamination before applying antiseptics and ointments.
• Smelling salts (8) are used as first aid for fainting.
• Bandages (9) support injuries such as sprains, fractures, and dislocations.
• Pain relievers (10) temporarily remove pain.
• Paper bags (11) are used as first aid for hyperventilation (difficulty in breathing).
• Thermometers (12) are used to check temperature.
• Blood pressure monitors (13) are used to check blood pressure.
• Communication devices (14) are used for communication.
• Flashlights (15) are a source of temporary light.
• Medications (16) are used for oral treatment of specific diseases.

Types of Wounds

• A wound is an injury that causes breaking of a membrane or damage to underlying tissues.

Close Wounds

• Contusion is a type of close wound.
• Hematoma (blood tumor) is a type of close wound.

Open Wounds

• Abrasion is a type of open wound.
• Incision is a type of open wound.
• Laceration is a type of open wound.
• Puncture is a type of open wound.
• Avulsion is a type of open wound.

Triage

• Triage is the process of sorting or grouping injured persons based on their need and immediate care.
• 75-85% of fatalities happen within the first 20 minutes of an incident.

Triage Colors

• No information provided.

Types of Triage

• M.A.S.S. Triage (Move, Assess, Sort, Send) is based on the ability to move.
• S.T.A.R.T. Triage (Simple Triage And Rapid Treatment) is based on vital signs and severity of injuries.
• START Triage is based on respiration, among other vital signs.