Prevent An Injury From Getting Worse

The best way to prevent an injury from getting worse is to have a first aid kit always around you.

When I was walking around the park this kid about four years old, was running so fast and in just a blink of an eye he bumped on the bench. His knees got scratched on the ground and when he stood up it was bleeding. He started crying and his mom came to the rescue. She had a bag in her and got out a small box, it was a first aid kit. She applied water first to clean the blood and she placed some cream afterwards. The kid could not stop crying. Things like these are small situations that are helpful in the future. Imagine if the mother does not have a first aid kit, the injury could have gone worse and the recovery will take weeks.

Injuries are inevitable for everyone; it chooses neither age nor gender. Injuries left untreated will turn into a nightmare for some, because bacteria might enter the open wound. It gets worse when there is no first aid kit, but if a hospital is near, then just go to the hospital for the injury to be treated. That is why everybody is advised not to take minor injuries or accidents lightly because it can cause one’s life.

Across the globe, everyone has access to a first aid kit. It can be bought in drug stores and some department stores so there is no excuse that you do not own one. One must have a set of this kit in their homes, cars, office and classrooms. Some first aid kits are even sold online but be sure that the online store is a legitimate one. Even if you go out in the park, in the beach, at least have the basic first aid kit. It may also be useful to have a basic manual or instruction booklet with your first aid kit. Some first aid kits have already manuals in it. People can learn how to use it.

The basic content of a first aid kit must be present. The first aid kit must contain at least, gloves, antihistamine tablet, pain reliever medicine, scissors, safety pins, plasters, gauze, wipes, skin rash cream, cream or spray to relieve insect bites, distilled water for cleaning, cough medicine, tweezers, triangular bandage and antiseptic cream. This are some of the main contents, but you can add more if you think it is not enough. It is better to be sure. Make sure as well that the medicines are up to date, check regularly for the expiration date.  If first aid supplies are placed at home it must be place where it can be seen easily. And first aid kit must only be placed at one corner for it to be reachable.

What better way to treat a bad injury than to have a first aid kit. It is better to be safe than sorry. It only takes just a few minutes to buy one.