First Aid
We all take certain measures to prevent accidents but despite our best efforts emergencies arise. You trip and fall... unintentionally come in contact with exposed wiring... step on a rusty nail... or literarily bite off more than you can chew... And when an accident happens, time is not on your side. Besides a well-stocked and functional First Aid Kit, preparation and skills are the most important tools you can have at your disposal.
A good First Aid Kit should be checked and restocked periodically and should always contain the following items:
A good First Aid Kit should be checked and restocked periodically and should always contain the following items:
- Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
- Sterile gauze pads in assorted sizes
- Hypoallergenic adhesive tape
- Scissors
- Tweezers
- Needle
- Ace bandage
- Moistened towelettes
- Antiseptic
- Thermometer
- Tongue blades
- Splints in assorted sizes
- Petroleum jelly
- Assorted sizes of safety pins
- Anti-bacterial soap
- Antibiotic ointment
- Latex gloves and face mask
- Sunscreen
- Aspirin and/or ibuprofen
- Ice Pack
Courtesy - Vibha Lifesavers - Hi Flying aviation group.
www.vibha.info
