First Aid Tips

What to do for:

Burns

First Degree

A mild burn that causes the skin
of the victim to become soft or
tender. It may also cause it to
become red. Treat immediately
by holding under cold water or
applying cool, wet compresses
until there is small pain or no
pain at all.

Second Degree

In a Second Degree burn,
blisters will most likely form.
Run it under cold water, let
it dry, and then cover it with
a sterile gauze pad. Do Not
Break Blisters or Apply
Butter, Creams, Sprays,
Or Ointments.

Third Degree

This is the worst burn. Skin will
charred or burned away. Nerves
will be damaged so the victim
may feel no pain. Don't try to
take off clothing or Apply
Butter, Creams, Sprays,
Or Ointments.
Wrap a clean
sheet around victim, treat him/her
for shock, and get medical attention
right away.

Cuts

Small Wounds

Wash hands with soap and water.
Using antiseptic can prevent
infection. Keep the wound clean
with a bandage and get a new one
about every other day or less.( On
camping trips clean and rebandage
every day or less)

Larger Wounds

Treat these using direct pressure.
Keep the wound clean to limit
infection. Use a sterile gauze pad
or a clean cloth made into a pad.
If the victim has a serious wound
treat him/her for shock and show
the wound to a physician.

What goes in a:

Family First Aid Kit

Roller Bandage, 1 in. (1)
Roller Bandage, 2 in. (2)
Adhesive Tape, 1 in. (1 roll)
Alcohol Swabs (24)
Assorted Adhesive Bandages (1 box)
Elastic Bandages, 3 in. wide (2)
Sterile Gauze Pads, 3 in. x 3 in. (12)
Moleskin, 3 in. x 3 in. (4)
Gel Pads (2 packets)
Antiseptic (1 tube)
Triangular Bandages (4)
Soap (1 small bar)
Scissors (1 pair)
Tweezers (1 pair)
Safty Pins (12)
Splint (1)
Latex Gloves (6 pairs)
Plastic Goggles/Safty Glasses (1 pair)
Mouth-Barrier Device (1)
Pencil and Paper (1 each)

Personal First Aid Kit

Adhesive Bandages (6)
Sterile Gauze Pads, 3 in. x 3 in. (2)
Adhesive Tape (1 small roll)
Moleskin, 3 in. x 6 in. (1)
Soap (1 small bar)
Antiseptic (1 small tube)
Scissors (1 pair)
Latex Gloves (1 pair)
Mouth-Barrier Device (1)
Plastic Goggles/Safty Glasses (1)
Pencil and Paper (1 each)

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