Home First-Aid Basics: What you need to know
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| Even the most basic first-aid knowledge can help save lives |
We dedicate the rest of
this week to highlighting the importance of knowing basic first-aid tips. The knowledge of what to do in every
situation can spell the difference between life and death. It isn't too late to learn how to properly
administer first-aid so try not to leave it out and not wait for the time when
you would finally need it.
We at Livshop, being an
online shop for medical supplies and consumable items among other things
realize how important first-aid is. So
we've come up with the following tips to help you get started.
We'll focus more on
first-aid at home as that's where most instances requiring this knowledge occur
the most. Family safety begins at home too, so please take a moment to read the
tips we've outlined below.
1. Small cuts or scratches.
Wash the injured area thoroughly and apply ointment. Use a sterile gauge to
cover the area keep in place by plaster tape.
2. Burns. Classified by
degree, use the following observable indicators to identify it correctly.
First Degree Burns are
oftentimes indicated by a reddened skin. Softly apply petroleum jelly or any
other clean oily substance like baby oil on the affected area and try not to
rub too hard
Second Degree Burns is
characterized by an injured outer layer of the skin often resulting to an
appearance of blisters. Pop the blister
with a sterilized needle, apply petroleum jelly on the surrounding area, and
then have it checked by a physician.
A third degree burn is
characterized by the outer layer of the skin extremely burnt or injured. This should always be treated by a doctor.
3. Insect bites or stings.
Bug bites from nasty critters can cause inconvenient itching or even pain. Apply ammonia or moistened baking soda to the
area to alleviate the discomfort
4. Foreign body in the eye.
This can be extremely uncomfortable. Look closely for the foreign body by
drawing your eyelid up then use a clean cotton bud to remove it. You may also try flushing the foreign body
out by opening your eye under a basin of water.
5. Fainting. Try not to
move the fainted person around too much. Lay the patient down with feet higher
than the head, sprinkle cold water on the face or hold a bottle of smelling
salt under the patient's nose.
6. Abdominal pain. Put a
sick person to bed. Call a doctor. Do not give food or laxative if the cause is
not known.
7. Boils and pimples. Never
prick them! Facilitate rapid ripening by applying a clean dressing over the
swollen area. Wait till each break and wipe puss off with a sterile gauge.
Apply dressing after.
8. Headache. Allow patient
to rest. Aspirin for occasional headaches can lessen the pain.
9. Toothache. Put cotton
moistened with alcohol or tooth drops in the cavity. An ice cap or a bottle of
very cold water against the jaw on the side of the painful tooth is helpful.
Apart from the tips
mentioned above, another important thing to remember is to always keep a
well-stocked first-aid kit and other basic medical supplies in your home. Always keep your kit completely stocked by
doing monthly inventory so you don’t run out of anything when you need them.
Remember to remain calm
when attending to an injured member of the family. Always keep your doctor's
number with you handy anytime so you can immediately call them for any
assistance.
Also check out our
First-Aid supplies inventory sale for great discounts on the several first aid
items. This would be a perfect
opportunity for you to re-check your inventory and stock up on what you need.
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