AIR AMBULANCE INTERNATIONAL
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