Do You Check Your Emergency Medical First Aid Kit? Do It!
Think of the various places you and your family and friends go all year round. When you are at home, on a vacation, at work, cooking, hiking, swimming, and all kinds of activities even resting. Although it is not cool to contemplate that any time you or someone dear to you can be a possible casualty to an accident or fatal incident.
It is inevitable to happen anywhere or anytime and then what if it happens while you are driving, working, or playing or in the middle of an activity… the scene will catch you unprepared, frightened and moreover shocked.
Every single second, 24/7/365, round the clock someone or anyone could be in need, thus first aid is a must. It is a grim fact of life for parents, young children, caregivers, campers, hikers, sailors, co-workers, emergency responders and for everyone. When it happens, and it is your chance to help or to receive help, do you have what are essentials during the crisis until professional help arrive?
Questions You Need to Answer to Make Sure You’re Prepared
If you have an Emergency Medical First Aid Kit:
1. How long has it been since you’ve checked the expiration dates on the consumable items? Have you used some of the items and forgot to replace them?
2. Do you know what’s lacking so you can replace what you’ve consumed?
If your emergency first aid kit was acquired “on the cheap” (since saving money is practical)
3. Does it suggest adequate and important things to care for more than a bleeding arms or an imbedded splinter?
4. Is it prepared with the distinctive items that you and your family need (prescription drugs, allergy or asthma remedies, diabetic supplies, etc.) should you be stuck up or should stores shut down due to weather conditions or a localized calamity?
5. Do you recognize what is inside an expert first-responder’s “tool kit”? Do you have many of the same items in your own first aid kit? Do you know how to use them appropriately?
In any moment you can be the first line of defense after a catastrophic injury, accident, illness or allergic reaction. With the good gears and some easy-to-remember information and strategies, you can speedily become more assertive about fulfilling the role that fate can give to you without your permission.
