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It is vital that we keep checking the contents of a first aid box, whether they’re in good shape and have not expired or deteriorated. Make sure that every product is sterilised and replaced after use.
The three Ps of first aid are, Preserve life, Prevent deterioration, Promote recovery. The first and foremost priority in any situation must be to save the person and keep them alive.
The best way to teach a child about first aid is to sensitise them from a relatively young age. Teach them when to speak out in cases of danger. Train them to call for help when a person collapses or gets injured in front of them. Play games and make them act as doctors.
If a person has an asthma attack, make the person sit upright as the first step. Give them four puffs from the inhaler. Thus, keep an inhaler, adrenaline pills, a bottle of liquid Benadryl, antihistamine pills and sanitiser wipes ready.
A kid-friendly first aid kit must have a manual with easy-to-understand instructions and graphics describing the plan of action in various situations. List of emergency phone numbers and gauze, adhesive tapes, elastic bands, ointments, antiseptic wipes and more.
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