First-aid kit (first-aid kit) - a set of dressings, tools and devices designed to provide first aid . May also contain medications and medical supplies. A first-aid kit is also called a box, a bag in which tools and tools are located. The composition and size of first-aid kits varies depending on the expected conditions of care, the nature of the illness and injury, and the number of people who may need help.
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The composition of first-aid kits is different for different fields of application, however, there are general principles for completing. A first aid kit usually includes:
- Dressings and means to stop bleeding and treat wounds: medical scarf, bandages , plasters , tourniquets , gauze wipes;
- Surgical gloves
- Marker or pen
- Scissors , tweezers
- Mask for mechanical ventilation
- Notepad and writing pen
Medicines may also be included:
- Antiseptics (alcohol solutions of iodine , brilliant green , 3% hydrogen rehydrate solution , potassium permanganate (also known as potassium permanganate or "potassium permanganate"), chlorhexidine , etc.)
- Analgesics : metamizole (aka analgin), citramone , aspirin , paracetamol .
- General antibiotics ( ampicillin , streptocide ).
- Nitroglycerin their analogues or derivatives.
- Antihistamines (antiallergic) drugs ( diphenhydramine (also known as diphenhydramine) and / or suprastin ).
- Antispasmodic drugs (e.g. drotaverine (No-shpa), papaverine ).
- Ammonia
- Boric acid and sodium bicarbonate (also known as baking soda)
- Tool: spatula or spoon, measuring cup, etc.
- Detoxification agents : activated carbon or white coal , rehydration solution (citra-glucosolan, rehydron).
Also in the composition of individual first-aid kits may include:
- Antishock sets.
- Means for disinfecting ( chlorinating ) water.
- Antidotes and stimulants .
- First Aid Guides
Marking
The first aid kit should be placed in a case with hard walls to prevent damage to the glass packaging of drugs. The first aid kit must be marked with a distinctive sign to facilitate the search for bags if necessary. As such a sign, a red cross on a white background, a white cross on a green background and others can be used.
Links
- What is included in a first aid kit?
- The approximate composition of various first-aid kits . Department of Emergency Medicine and Disaster Medicine. Archived February 27, 2012.
- The new composition of the first-aid kit from July 1, 2010 . Archived February 27, 2012.
- The composition of the children's first-aid kit for travel . Archived February 27, 2012.
- About a complete set of medical supplies for first-aid kits for employees . Archived February 27, 2012.
- The composition of the first-aid kit . Archived December 16, 2012.
- Halmuratov A.M., Duty L.I., Neudakhin G.V., Ganzhurova B.Ts. Modern principles of developing the composition of sets of tools and devices for first aid. (Russian) // Information-analytical bulletin. Social aspects of public health. - 06/09/2008.
See also
- AI-2 (First-aid kit Individual-2)
- AI-3 BC
- First-aid kit AB
- First-aid kit
- First aid