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FIRST AID AND FIRST AID MATERIALS
Definition of First Aid
First aid is the emergency medical treatment given to a victim, who suddenly falls sick or injured before thorough medical treatment is available to him or her. It is also defined as the immediate and temporary treatment given to a victim of an accident or sick person before professional medical care is available.
Current ISO (International Standard Organization) recommends the use of a white cross against a green background (or vice versa) as colours for identifying first aid kits.
Benefits of First Aid
- It prevents loss of life of the injured person
- It improves the vital signs of the patient such as breathing rate, temperature, pulse rate, etc.
- It assists the medical doctor with useful information.
- It immediately stops the worsening of the condition of the injured person
First Aid Box
What is First Aid Box? First aid Box is a box that contains all the materials that are needed for first aid emergency care.
First Aid Box
Types of First Aid Box
- Unit type: This is easily carried about from one place to another
- Cabinet type: This cannot be moved from one place to another because of its size.
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