3. INTRODUCTION
I am going to present about first aid kit. First aid kit is a collection of
supplies and equipment used to give immediate medical treatment,
primarily to treat injuries.
4. ITEMS THAT A FIRST AID KIT MUST
HAVE
Thermometer
Trauma shear
Medical gloves
Safety pins
Cotton wool
Hard sanitizer
Elastic bandages
Gauze pad
Gauze bandages
5. MEDICATIONS IN FIRST AID KIT
Pain relievers( such as ibuprofen)
Antihistamines( for allergies)
Antacids
Anti-diarrheal medications
Hydrogen peroxide
6. USES OF ITEMS FOUND IN FIRST
AID KIT
Medical gloves used to protect against dangerous bodily fluids
Gauze pads used for dressing minor cuts and scrapes
Thermometer used to measure body temperature
Safety pins used for pinning bandages
7. FIRST AID VERSUS FIRST AIDER
First aid is the first treatment given to a person after an accident before the arrival of
the medical personnel while first aider is the person who has received the certificate
from an authorized training body indicating that he or she is qualified to render first
aid.
8. PRINCIPLES OF FIRST AID
Preserve life
Promote recovery
Taking immediate action
Calming down the situation
Calling for medical assistance
Apply the relevant treatment
9. THINGS A FIRST AIDER SHOULD USE
WHEN THERE IS NO FIRST AID KIT ITEMS
Smooth plastics to cover hands in absence of medical glove
To dress a first aider can use a soft clean cloth if gauze pad is not there
The hands can be used to detect the hotness and coldness of a person in absence
of thermometer
A clean soft cloth can be used to apply lotions in absence of cotton wool
10. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FIRST
AIDERS
o Protect from danger
o Identify illness or injury
o Ensure dignity of the patient
o Transportation as appropriate
o Good communication to the patient
11. QUALITIES OF FIRST AIDER
Knowledge
Patience
Confidence
Trustworthy
Willingness
Perseverance
Arrogance
13. RECOMMENDATIONS
I suggest people should be trained for being the first aiders so that they
could help where the is an accident and serve other people’ s lives