First Aid Overview

First Aid Considerations:

• Understanding Levels of Care:

  • Basic First Aid: Addresses immediate, non-life-threatening injuries.

  • Advanced First Aid/CPR/AED: Involves more in-depth training and equipment.

  • Professional Medical Care: Requires the intervention of doctors, nurses, or paramedics.

• Specific Injury Management:

  • Eye Injuries:

    • Flush the eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes.

    • Do not attempt to remove embedded objects.

    • Seek immediate medical attention.

  • Chemical Exposure:

    • Remove contaminated clothing.

    • Flush affected areas with copious amounts of water.

    • Consult the product SDS for specific first aid measures.

  • Electrical Shock:

    • Ensure the power source is disconnected before approaching the victim.

    • Check for breathing and pulse.

    • Begin CPR if necessary.

    • Treat burns.

  • Spinal Injuries:

    • Do not move the victim unless absolutely necessary.

    • Stabilize the head and neck.

    • Call for emergency services immediately.

  • Seizures:

    • Protect the person from injury.

    • Do not restrain the person or put anything in their mouth.

    • Time the seizure.

    • Call for medical help if the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes or if the person is injured.

• First Aid Kit Contents:

  • Assorted adhesive bandages.

  • Sterile gauze pads and rolls.

  • Medical tape.

  • Antiseptic wipes.

  • Burn cream.

  • Cold packs.

  • Scissors and tweezers.

  • CPR face shields.

  • Disposable gloves (nitrile).

  • Emergency blanket.

  • First aid manual.

  • Eye wash solution.

  • Instant cold packs.

  • Triangular bandages.