The immediate treatment that is given to the victim of an accident or sudden illness before any medical help arrives is called “First Aid Treatment"
First aid kits are designed to manage all types of injuries including basic cuts, scrapes and burns. Small injuries can become big injuries - The longer you wait for treatment, the more severe your injury can become. Immediate treatment can reduce risk.
Keep the victim alive.
Prevent the victim’s condition from worsening.
Give first aid until help arrives.
Ensure that the victim receives needed medical care.
Component oF First Aid.
1) Dettol soap =soap is used with water to clean superficial wounds once bleeding is stopped
2) Band -aids = A bandage is a piece of material used either to support a medical device such as a dressing or splint, or on its own to provide support to or to restrict the movement of a part of the body. ... Tight bandages can be used to slow blood flow to an extremity, such as when a leg or arm is bleeding heavily
3) Cotton = First Aid cotton balls are made from 100% pure cotton. They are ideal for medical use, including cleaning cuts and scrapes or applying creams and ointments to minor injuries.
4) Basic Medicine = Basic Medicine Helps us Frome Sudden illness Such As Cold Or Fever.
5) Thermometer = A thermometer is an instrument for measuring or showing temperature (how hot or cold something is). One type of thermometer is a narrow, concealed glass tube containing mercury or alcohol which extends along the tube as it expands. Another type is a digital thermometer, which uses electronics to measure temperature.
6) Antiseptic Cream = Antiseptic wipes or sprays for reducing the risk of infection in abrasions or around wounds. Dirty wounds must be cleaned for antiseptics to be effective.
7) Scissors = Scissors is used for cutting the cotton or bandage for First Aids Treatment
Personal protective equipment
1) Gloves = Gloves which are single-use and disposable to prevent cross infection.
2) Torch= Torch also known as a flashlight.
3) Goggles or other eye protection.
4) Mask = N95 mask to reduce the possibility of airborne infection transmission (sometimes placed on patient instead of caregivers. For this purpose the mask should not have an exhale valve.
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