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First aid kits should be an essential item found in every
household and vehicle. Accidents happen when we least
expect them - sometimes, being prepared can mean the Walkers
difference between life and death. The most common
types of accidents include cuts, burns, and insect bites.
Every first aid kit should include the following basic items:
Wheelchairs an assortment of bandages, gauze, adhesive tape, antibiotic ointment, cotton swabs, eye drops, latex gloves,
bottled water for cleaning wounds, and a first aid
handbook. A large percentage of accidents happen in and Bath Safety Items
around the home. A first aid kit should be readily available
both inside the home and when the family is outdoors.
It is important that each member of the family be
familiar with the contents of the first aid kit and knows how Electric Wheelchairs
to use them. It is essential that first aid kits contain the
proper supplies to meet each individual families needs. All
first aid kits should include prescription medications as
Scooters well as non-prescription medications such as syrup of ipecac (used to induce vomiting if instructed by a poison
control center), pain medications, antihistamines for
itching and allergic reactions, and medicines for treating Hospital Beds
bee stings. When putting together a first aid kit, you should
consider the needs of each individual family member. It is
very important to change the medications in the first aid kit
periodically. Most medications have an expiration date, Canes
which can be written down on a piece of paper and kept
inside the first aid kit.
It is important to keep basic first aid kits in your home, in
Crutches your garage for outside emergencies, and in your vehicle for emergencies that may occur when you are traveling. A
first aid kit should also be a part of disaster preparedness. 24 HOUR SERVICE
When preparing for a natural disaster, it is a good idea to
include at least a three-day supply of any prescription
medications. This should also include items such as
glucose monitors and blood pressure monitors for family
members that have diabetes and high blood pressure.
If you had an emergency in your home or vehicle today,
would you be prepared? Most people don't like to think
about emergencies - and this often results in not being
prepared for household accidents. First aid kits are a must
in households that have children. Children can be very
accident-prone and it is better to be prepared than caught (530) 246-4363
unaware. Don't leave your family's safety to chance - be
sure your home and vehicle are equipped with a first aid kit
today!Medicare/Medicaid & Insurance Billing
About the Author: Eric Holm - Publisher, Owner, and Manager of
Emergency And Disaster Supplies. We have a great selection of First
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