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It is a new month, and one of my favorite ones due to the simplicity of this month! It is also so easy to learn how you could be in a position to save a life! I also love the fact that First Aid kits make great gifts for loved ones, as do all preparedness items.(Just ask my family, most of the stocking stuffers are preparedness items.) The best deal are the mini first aid kits for your car, I have purchased them for as little at $1.00! However, many places sell great kits for your car. An emergency can happen at any time and any place. Many public places have a first aid kit, oxygen, or an AED (automated external defibrillator) to treat people. These items can only save lives if someone knows how to use them. Actions you take in the first few minutes after an injury or other medical incident may save someone’s life. The Goal: Be prepared to give first aid while waiting for an ambulance. There are three things you can do just choose one and follow us for a year and you will better prepared for an emergency or a disaster.
Call 911 instead of trying to take an injured or ill person to the hospital yourself. It seems like waiting for an ambulance will make it take longer to get help, but ambulance crews can start providing care as soon as they arrive. They can get the patient to hospital quickly, legally, and more safely.
Ready-made first aid kits are available at most department stores or your local American Red Cross chapter. These kits come in a variety of sizes and prices. You can also make your own kit from supplies you probably already have around the house. Some items that should be included in a basic first aid kit are:
Helping others in a medical emergency isn’t as hard to learn as you might think. Knowing how to apply a bandage, identify the signs and symptoms of shock, perform CPR or use an automatic external defibrillator (AED) can save a life. First responders may not be on the scene for five minutes or more. It is up to individuals like you to be ready to help someone who is injured. The person whose life you save may be someone that you love. Many American Red Cross chapters now offer training in pet first aid. Training may also be available through your local humane society, kennel club, or pet store. Check with your veterinarian to see what special items you may need to include in a first aid kit for your pets. If you travel with your pet, or if they are service or hunting animals, you may want to make a travel-sized pet first aid kit as well. Contact your local fire department or American Red Cross chapter to learn what first aid classes are available in your area. Ask your employer if they will sponsor a class for your workplace, or take a class with your family or on your own. Many classes are offered free of charge. Courses may also be offered at your place of worship, school, or community organization. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training also includes first aid training. For more information visit: www.do1thing.com For more information about CERT: https://www.fema.gov/community-emergency-response-teams
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Erika Mahoney, MSA, PEM is the Executive Director of the non-profit Do 1 Thing (www.do1thing.com) which is program that empowers people with the message that emergency preparedness can be easy and affordable, and that even small steps toward preparedness can make a difference. Erika holds two Bachelor of Arts Degrees from Michigan State University in Psychology and Sociology. Erika also has her Masters of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University. In 2014 she was named a White House Champion of Change for her work in emergency preparedness. Erika has been featured on other national blogs. To learn more about her visit: http://do1thing.com/members/erika-mahoney
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It is a new month, and one of my favorite ones due to the simplicity of this month! It is also so easy to learn how you could be in a position to save a life! I also love the fact that First Aid kits make great gifts for loved ones, as do all preparedness items.(Just ask my family, most of the stocking stuffers are preparedness items.) The best deal are the mini first aid kits for your car, I have purchased them for as little at $1.00! However, many places sell great kits for your car. An emergency can happen at any time and any place. Many public places have a first aid kit, oxygen, or an AED (automated external defibrillator) to treat people. These items can only save lives if someone knows how to use them. Actions you take in the first few minutes after an injury or other medical incident may save someone’s life. The Goal: Be prepared to give first aid while waiting for an ambulance. There are three things you can do just choose one and follow us for a year and you will better prepared for an emergency or a disaster.
Call 911 instead of trying to take an injured or ill person to the hospital yourself. It seems like waiting for an ambulance will make it take longer to get help, but ambulance crews can start providing care as soon as they arrive. They can get the patient to hospital quickly, legally, and more safely.
Ready-made first aid kits are available at most department stores or your local American Red Cross chapter. These kits come in a variety of sizes and prices. You can also make your own kit from supplies you probably already have around the house. Some items that should be included in a basic first aid kit are:
Helping others in a medical emergency isn’t as hard to learn as you might think. Knowing how to apply a bandage, identify the signs and symptoms of shock, perform CPR or use an automatic external defibrillator (AED) can save a life. First responders may not be on the scene for five minutes or more. It is up to individuals like you to be ready to help someone who is injured. The person whose life you save may be someone that you love. Many American Red Cross chapters now offer training in pet first aid. Training may also be available through your local humane society, kennel club, or pet store. Check with your veterinarian to see what special items you may need to include in a first aid kit for your pets. If you travel with your pet, or if they are service or hunting animals, you may want to make a travel-sized pet first aid kit as well. Contact your local fire department or American Red Cross chapter to learn what first aid classes are available in your area. Ask your employer if they will sponsor a class for your workplace, or take a class with your family or on your own. Many classes are offered free of charge. Courses may also be offered at your place of worship, school, or community organization. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training also includes first aid training. For more information visit: www.do1thing.com For more information about CERT: https://www.fema.gov/community-emergency-response-teams
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