Wednesday, May 5, 2010
AADM KIT = CONTENTS
Contents of First-Aid Kit
» Sticking plaster, band aid of different sizes
» Roller gauze bandages 5 and 8 cm wide [sterile]
» Sterile cotton
» Mild antiseptic solution, dettol, savlon or betadine
» Laundered, ironed and folded sheets of cotton cloth about 1 sq. mt. for making slings and bandages
» Tongue depressor/spoon
» Splints; foot ruler, card board, newspaper
» Thermometer
» Rubber macintosh
» Tourniquet- either cloth, belts, rubber tubes
» Blunt ended scissors, blade
» Safety pins of various sizes
» Medications – pain relievers, antiseptic creams or ointments, glucose powder, etc.
» Measuring glass, spoons
» Candles, match box, torch, spare batteries
» Clean fresh water
» Kidney tray
» Book, pencil, pen
» Marker sketch pens (red, yellow, green) or color ribbons.
» Disposable gloves
» Bed sheet
» Radio in working condition
Important points regarding First-Aid Kit
» Should be a compact metal box.
» All items should be kept at one place and regularly checked and used items should be replaced
» Check the expiry dates of the medicines regularly and replace them
» Keep the kit handy so that all in the family know about it. Do not keep in inaccessible places like lofts, store rooms, etc.
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