SAFETY MEASURES
Assistant Doctors –
Anish, Sachin, Nitesh, Bharat, Prachi
AIM OF OUR PROJECT
• As assistants to a team of doctors in the school, we
aimed at designing an all purpose first aid box for school
First Aid
• What is First Aid?
– Emergency care given immediately to an injured
person. It is a series of simple medical techniques that
almost anyone can perform with minimal training and a
little first aid information.
• Why is it important?
– In majority of cases, it is a way to minimize injury and
future disability. But, in serious cases, first aid may be
necessary to keep the victim alive.
Our First Aid Kit
On the basis of our observations and interviews with
the doctors we were able to design the first aid kit.
Our First Aid Kit
Sr. No.
First Aid Requirements
1.
Elastic "roller" bandages
Usage
Are used for a sprain, strain or
other muscle or joint injury,
these bandages can be used to
provide support and
compression
2.
Adhesive tape
Adhesive tape is an adhesivecoated fastening tape used for
temporary /permanent adhesion
between objects
3.
Alcohol-based hand cleaner
For quick hand wash and to
clean the wounds
4.
Antibiotic Ointment (Soframycin Ointment is one
of our favorites)
It helps in healing by keeping
out infection and by keeping the
wound moist and clean
5.
Band aid bandages in assorted sizes
To treat cuts and scrapes
Our First Aid Kit
Sr. No.
First Aid Requirements
Usage
6.
Non-prescription drugs (pain reliever, anti-diarrhea
medication, antacid, laxative, activated charcoal)
To provide instant relief.* Take
under guidance from adults
7.
2-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)
3-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)
To protect wound from dirt and
germs.
8.
Iodophores : 4oz bottle or 12 individually wrapped
swabs. OR Antiseptic Solution OR Antiseptic Soap
Iodophores - These chemicals
exert their antiseptic effect by
slowly releasing iodine.
9.
Burn gel
To treat minor burns
10.
Eye wash: 1 small vial
To clean, refresh or soothe eyes
11.
2-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)
4-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)
It cushions and protects wound.
They also prevent dryness in an
open wound
Our First Aid Kit
Sr. No.
First Aid Requirements
Usage
Thermometer
A device used to measure the
temperature. Usually taken
orally
13.
Safety pins
To tie elastic roller bandages
14.
Vinyl based (non-allergic) medical examination
gloves (2 pair)
For safety
15.
Instant-acting chemical cold packs
To reduce the swelling and
inflammation of injured body
part
16.
A pair of blunt-tipped scissors and tweezers
To cut bandages, gauze pads
17.
First Aid Kit Manual
To explain different items and
its usage
12.
Useful Tips for First Aid Kit
• Don't forget to restock your kit after you have used an item
from your kit!
• Always keep the kit handy
• Keep a small first aid kit in your vehicle and in traveling
kit
• Keep only basic first aid kit items and do not turn it into a
dump box
• If you are in doubt about any item in the first aid box, do
not try to experiment with it. You may be causing more
harm!
• If you have a ready made first aid kit, be familiar with all
items and read instruction manual carefully
Bibliography
• http://www.all-things-first-aid.com/index.html
• http://www.healthtouch.com/bin/EContent_HT/
cnoteShowLfts.asp?fname=07139&title=HOW+
TO+USE+AN+ELASTIC+BANDAGE+&cid=
HTHLTH
• www.kidsdomain.com
• www.safelearner.info
Always be safe & happy
Thank You!