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Why it’s important to have first aid kits

By Dean Shaw · On June 26, 2015

We never want to think about it but accidents can and do happen, whether at home or in the workplace. A first aid kit will mean you have the necessary equipment to begin providing treatment to those who need it until expert medical assistance arrives, as well as quickly treat minor injuries like cuts and grazes.

Of course, a first aid kit that isn’t adequately stocked will not prove very useful. Fortunately, NHS Choices has compiled this simple checklist. Is your kit lacking in supplies? The items listed can be purchased at Premier Healthcare & Hygiene Ltd in their comprehensive first aid range.

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If you’re still unsure on the importance of first aid kits, here are just a few of the major benefits:

You can provide help in an abundance of emergency situations

Whether someone has been exposed to a hazardous substance or has come down with a sudden bout of illness, a first aid kit can provide a person with immediate treatment until an ambulance crew arrives on the scene.

Emergency responders and medical practitioners will also be able to talk you through how to tend to someone in need of aid more easily as they work their way to you.

They can be used wherever you are

Another great thing about first aid kits is that they come in a variety of sizes. You can get large packs to store at home and in the workplace, as well as more practical-sized kits that are perfect for vehicles or backpacks.

With them, you will be prepared to help out no matter if someone has a fall in the office, gets a cut or a scrape doing household chores or suffers a sprain while exploring the great outdoors.

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You will have the means to administer correct methods of medical assistance

It’s all well and good being the person to step forward and provide medical assistance when it’s needed. However, you will need to ensure the treatment you provide is correct in order to avoid making things worse.

Fortunately, a fully stocked first aid kit provides you with all of the tools you need to treat a person in a precise and professional manner.

It’s also worth taking a first aid course to heighten your knowledge on what to do in an emergency — both the British Red Cross and St John Ambulance have classes available throughout the UK.

 

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