Medical first aid kit is used for first aid, which should contain first aid needs of drugs, medical equipment, etc., the general medical first aid kit items are:
1, first aid manual
International Red Cross statistics, the world's only 12% of the adult population can be in the emergency in the emergency resuscitation measures, and only 5% of these measures are effective. Many families have a lot of things in their first aid kit, but don't know how to give first aid. Lack of first aid knowledge leaves many of us floundering in the event of an accident, so a first aid manual is paramount. First aid manuals are usually available in bookstores, and you can download and bind them online.
2, thermometer
The use of mercury thermometer should be the first mercury column to shake off, wipe off the armpit sweat clip 10 minutes; the use of electronic thermometers, the need to put the probe in the need to measure the temperature of the location, until you hear the beeping sound, read out the measured value. Home electronic thermometer also has a service life, usually in about 5 years.
3, band-aid
For small trauma, wound dressing, large and small various sizes. Waterproof band-aid, band-aid with medicine should be prepared.
4, sterilization gauze
Used to cover wounds. It neither has the possibility of leaving cotton wool on the wound as cotton does, nor does it tug on the wound when removed. You can also use a bandage, which is elastic and is used to wrap the wound without impeding blood circulation. 2 inches are good for the hand and 3 inches for the foot.
5, triangular towel
Also known as triangular bandage, with a variety of uses, can support the injured upper limb, fixed dressing or fracture.
6, round-nosed scissors, pliers, disposable gloves
Round-nosed scissors are safer, can be used to cut the tape or bandage. If necessary, they can also be used to cut open clothing. Pliers can be used to hold dressings instead of hands, or to pincer away dirt from wounds, for example. Disposable gloves can prevent the body from direct contact with the wound, to avoid cross-infection.
7, mask
Mainly used to isolate the oral and nasal gas pollution of the wound. It is necessary to remind that before and after wearing must wash hands, wear once immediately after the replacement.
8, flashlight
In the dark environment rescue, it can be used to illuminate, but also for fainting people do pupil reaction.
9, 0.9% saline
Used to clean wounds. Based on health requirements, it is best to choose a small independent package or medium-sized bottle. It is important to note that any leftover after opening should be thrown away and not put back into the first aid kit. If not, use unopened distilled water or mineral water instead.
10, disinfectant paper towels
Used to clean the skin, disinfectant, tear open the package directly rub the skin can be.
11, fresh paper
Use it will not be close to the characteristics of the wound, before sending to the hospital wrapped burns, scalds parts.
12, ice packs
Placed on the bruises, muscle strains or sprained joints, so that the microvascular contraction, can help reduce swelling. Nosebleeds, placed on the forehead, can help stop bleeding.
13, antibiotic ointment
such as gentamycin ointment, erythromycin ointment, used for knees, elbows and other abrasions, to protect the exposed inner skin. Note: antibiotic medicines should not be used arbitrarily, please read the instructions. Or follow medical advice.
14, topical antihistamines and aspirin (or other over-the-counter analgesics)
Antihistamines are mainly for anti-allergy purposes, such as paracetamol, restorative (astemizole), and benadryl.
Analgesics such as aspirin, painkillers, and anti-inflammatory painkillers are used to relieve mild to moderate pain such as headache, joint pain, toothache, muscle pain, neuralgia, and menstrual cramps, and should be stocked in at least three to five days' supply. If there is no improvement after five hours of taking the medicine, please go to the hospital as soon as possible to avoid delay.
It should be reminded that the medicines in your home first aid kit should be cleaned out every three to six months. If you have a family member with a variety of chronic diseases, heart disease, etc., but also for individual cases to replenish the first aid kit.
Second, the family has the elderly first aid kit standing drugs
Medical first aid kit is only suitable for first aid, the capacity is relatively small, if there are elderly people at home, or with the capacity of the first aid kit a little better. The elderly, first aid kit should also be prepared for the following drugs:
1, cardiovascular drugs
Nowadays, nine out of ten elderly people are suffering from cardiovascular disease, in addition to the need to follow the doctor's instructions to take the drug, you may wish to prepare a little bit of nitroglycerin, once you feel tightness in the chest, cardiac discomfort, or angina pectoris, it will be immediately contained to take.
Now there are new sprays of nitroglycerin, which are more convenient as long as they are sprayed twice. If your parents suffer from cerebrovascular disease, your children can prepare some Angong Niuhuangwan at home, and if you find signs of stroke, such as sudden slurring of speech and inability to speak, it would be best to let them take a capsule.
2, digestive drugs
Gastrointestinal function is also a common problem for the elderly. On the one hand, they are prone to flatulence after eating, you can prepare some morpholine such as gastrointestinal power medicine; on the other hand, constipation is not a big problem, but because of this there are many elderly people who died suddenly. Therefore, you should prepare some laxative drugs, such as Kaiser Permanente.
3, blood pressure meter, blood glucose meter
For blood pressure agent, the ear is not good for the elderly would be best to choose the electronic, the accuracy rate is generally not a problem. When you feel that you have dizziness, chest tightness and other uncomfortable symptoms, it is best to measure in a timely manner. In addition, usually after getting up in the morning, it is best to also measure the blood pressure, in order to detect abnormalities earlier. Blood glucose meter is a must-have for diabetic patients, and you can measure it anytime and anywhere when you are uncomfortable.
4, oxygen bag
Heart disease patients or patients with poor lung function, it is recommended to prepare one. But note that the oxygen bag can only solve the "temporary pain", once the symptoms are relieved, be sure to go to the regular hospital.
5, thermometer
Elderly people's sensitivity to changes in their own body temperature is not as great as before, and most of the time they do not feel that they have a fever. Therefore, when the elderly spirit is not good, no appetite, it is best to measure the body temperature, to see if the fever "trouble". Moreover, fever is the "front line" of many major diseases, not to be careless.
In addition, colds, fever, cough, asthma drugs can also be a long time to spare. Experts reminded that the family medicine box is used in emergencies, after taking medication to alleviate the sudden symptoms, or should go to the hospital to do a systematic examination, so as not to miss a good opportunity for treatment.