Medical Preparedness - Keep A First Aid Kit On Hand In Case Of Emergency
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What is a first aid kit?
A first aid kit is a collection of supplies and equipment for use in giving first aid, particularly in a medical emergency.
Keep a first aid kit on hand for medical emergencies
First aid is the assistance given to an injured or sick person in need of urgent medical assistance. First aid applies to a broad range of medical situations and consists both of specific knowledge and skills (e.g., what to do for each type of injury or illness) and the ability to assess a situation and make appropriate decisions (such as when to call for emergency medical assistance).
A first aid kit is a collection of supplies and equipment for use in giving first aid, particularly in a medical emergency. Most first aid kits contain bandages for controlling bleeding, personal protective equipment such as gloves and a barrier for performing rescue breathing and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and sometimes instructions on how to perform first aid.
Be prepared to treat all types of medical emergencies including burns
In medicine, a burn is a
