Making a First Aid Kit

Moving into a new house means that you will have to address many details around your home. Most people rarely consider a first aid kit as a must-have item when moving into a home, but if you think about the consequences of not having one it should be the first thing on your checklist. American Van Lines Greensboro moving companies are very familiar with the hazards of moving and would like to take this opportunity to inform you of the most important items in a first-aid kit and how to ensure you are always prepared in the event of an emergency.

The first thing to consider in a first aid kit is the container that will hold all of your items. You should have an accessible container that’s portable but with enough room to include the basics. If you are going to keep it in your home then it is perfectly ok to use a sealable plastic freezer bag. There are many types of first aid kits designed to address various situations.

A standard first aid kit is usually a small metal container or a small bag which includes adhesive bandages of various sizes, gauze with metal clips, tape, small scissors, alcohol wipes, tweezers, an ice pack and exam gloves.

An outdoor first aid kit should include everything that a basic kit has but with the addition of a whistle or air horn, a flashlight or LED (Light-emitting diode) to help rescuers locate you, a GPS device or compass in the event that you should get lost.

If you are involved with sports or have children that play sports in your yard or in the area, you should include specific items like sting medication, antibiotic medication, aspirin, eye pads, burn relief pads, and electrolyte tablets.

If your home has a swimming pool then you may want to include items that treat water related injuries like CPR shields, and external defibrillators with pads for both children and adults. Being that Greensboro has such lush foliage you have a much greater chance of encountering a snake than you would in other cities. In the rare case that someone is bitten by a snake you should have things like eye drops and a snake venom extractor on hand.

Be sure to regularly check your first aid kit to ensure that the contents are up to date and in working order. Keeping a fully stocked first aid kit around can mean the difference between a minor injury and a medical emergency.

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