Although it is no fun to think about, at anytime and anywhere you or someone you love can be a possible victim to a life threatening situation considering that you go places or maybe at home, at school, at work, on vacation or doing activities like swimming, hiking, camping, playing, cooking etc.
It possibly isn’t even a matter of if something should occur… it’s more a matter of when something will happen. We’ve all seen it happen while driving, working or playing. The scene can leave you feeling empty, terrified… possibly even paralyzed.
It’s an awful fact of life for parents, young children, the elderly, caregivers, campers, hikers, sailors, co-workers, sports enthusiasts, drivers, emergency responders, every person everywhere: round the clock, whole year round, someone needs first aid. When it’s your time to help or to receive help, will you have what you need to address the emergency until trained responders can reach?
Questions You Need to Answer to Make Sure You’re Prepared
If you have an Emergency Medical First Aid Kit:
1. What is the expiration date of the perishable items? Have you used some of the items and failed to replace them?
2. Do you know what’s missing so you can replace what you’ve used?
If your emergency first aid kit was obtained “on the low-cost” (because saving money is usually sensible)
3. Does it offer sufficient and important items to care for more than a skinned knee or an imbedded splinter?
4. Is it prepared with the unique items that you and your family need (prescription drugs, allergy or asthma remedies, diabetic supplies, etc.) should you be stranded or should stores shut down due to weather conditions or a localized disaster?
5. Do you know what is inside a skilled first-responder’s “tool kit”? Do you have similar items in your own first aid kit as the professional’s? Do you know how to use them properly?
In a heartbeat you can become the chief defense after a catastrophic injury, accident, illness or allergic reaction. With the suitable tools and some easy-to-remember information and tactics, you can speedily become more assured about fulfilling the role that chance can give to you without your permission.
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