First Aid Basics

A first aid kit is a handy box that holds all the essential tools you might need to take care of minor injuries. It’s like having a mini medical team right at your fingertips!

Bandages: These help cover small cuts and scrapes to keep them clean and protected.

Antiseptic Wipes: Used to clean cuts and prevent infection by removing germs.

Adhesive Tape: Helps secure bandages or gauze pads in place.

Cotton Balls: Useful for cleaning and applying medication to wounds.

Tweezers: Ideal for removing splinters or small objects from the skin.

Ice Packs: Apply these to bruises or swollen areas to reduce pain and swelling.

Gauze Pads: Larger pads used to cover bigger cuts or wounds.

Scissors: Handy for cutting tape, bandages, or gauze.

For Cuts:

1. Clean the cut with an antiseptic wipe.

2. Apply a bandage or gauze pad over the cut.

3. Use adhesive tape to secure the bandage in place.

For Bruises:

1. Place an ice pack on the bruise.

2. Keep the ice pack on for about 15 minutes to help with swelling and pain.

For Sprains:

1. Rest the injured area.

2. Apply an ice pack to reduce swelling.

3. Wrap the area with a bandage for support if needed.

When to seek medical help:

• Persistent pain that doesn’t go away even after some time

  • Especially if the pain gets worse

• Difficulty breathing 

• Serious conditions like:

  • Fainting 

  • Broken bones 

  • Seizure

    • A person’s body may not be able to control itself during this time, so it may start shaking and not be able to talk.

  • Severe allergic reaction