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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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Building your Home First-Aid Kit is a breeze

Building your own home first-aid kit? Here's what you will be needing.

Previously, we discussed about the importance of home first-aid as well as some of the most basic yet important tips when dealing with minor scrapes at home.

Today, we’ll work on building our own home first-aid kit and its most essential contents.

Most Important Contents

The items listed here should be the most important things that we need to add in the kit we’re building. Home first-aid kits should contain supplies that should be able to treat minor injury on the get go. No first-aid kits should be without any of the following

1. First-Aid manual – this is very important as this will serve as your guide in administering the correct first-aid procedure required in a particular situation.

2. sharp scissors – for cutting bandages/gauzes into strips

3. medical gloves – to ensure you don’t get cuts/scrapes infected

4. safety pins – for holding bandages/gauzes in place

5. tweezers – for removing splinters

6. alcohol wipes

7. thermometer

8. clean blankets

9. flashlight with fresh batteries

10. emergency contact number

11. soap

For Cuts/Scrapes

1. antiseptic wipes

2. sterile gauze pads in different sizes

3. adhesive tapes and bandages

4. antibiotic ointment

Burns

1. hot/cold packs

2. burn gels or aloe vera creams

3. ibuprofen – to ease the pain

4. sterile gauzes – to prevent blisters from getting in contact with clothing and prevent accidental breaking

Strains/Sprains

1. triangular bandages

2. elastic bandages

3. splint wood

With these supplies gathered ahead on time and strategically place in your preferred area of the house, you should now be able to attend to any emergency at a moments notice.

The beauty of trying to build your own home first-aid kit is that you can choose to add more supplies as you see necessary. Purchased kits from the local drugstores normally come with only the most basic contents so it’s a good idea to build your own.

Try to store separate kits inside your home and another one on your car. It’s also advisable that you pack basic supplies if you travel just to be on the safe side.

The items included in the list are just suggested supplies. Read up and feel free to add your own item. Let your creativity be your own guide.

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