Saturday, March 8, 2014

The Difference Between First Aid Kits And Trauma Kits

By Eric Holm


First aid kits, by definition, are a collection of emergency supplies that can be used in the event of an emergency. The contents vary depending on its intended usage. Trauma kits are advanced first aid supplies used by experienced emergency first responders. A well stocked trauma kit will contain emergency support equipment and emergency supplies that are used for managing and containing injuries such as bleeding and will include barriers for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and some medicines.

Depending on the person or organization who assembles the kit the container will vary. More advanced kits or trauma bags are usually assembled in strong plastic boxes, fabric bags or specialized wall cabinets. Natural disasters and man made accidents can leave someone both distressed and in need of emergency care. Accident can result in a feeling of guilt that can be magnified if there is a lack of access to essential emergency supplies. For this reasons it is vitally important that well stocked first aid and trauma kits should be as accessible as possible and practical.

A first aid kit is a means of providing initial care to certain self controlled illness or injuries where advanced medical care may not always be required. The trauma kits on the other hand are more advanced medical kits, also called as trauma bags or a first responder bag. Deciding on what kind of first aid kit would be appropriate for your needs might be confusing. The selection of kits should depend on the purpose of use.

Now we must consider the different types of kits. Different kits suit different circumstances better than others. While traditional kits are the most easy to purchase they may not be the best in some conditions however they can form a base for more advanced kits. Unitized first aid kits are kits designed to be used in wet and messy environments so are best used in places such as certain work sites, seaside locations, on boats, on some public transport and at swimming pools. Small wall mounted kits in small bags with a perforated top are known as dispensing kits. Despite their size these can hold significantly more than traditional ones due to the way they are tightly packed. Although medical experts can make use of the kits they were designed for everyone to use. First responder kits are slightly more advanced and will contain everything that someone with an elementary medical training can make use of when carried to someone who is in need of immediate care. Specialized kits are designed to for the use of specific purposes and environments and are typically customized. Some training is required to effectively make use of a first aid kit so usually a leaflet or small book is included with instructions on how to use the contents.

It is easy to purchase first aid supplies or a trauma kit on the web as many companies specialized in all types of emergency kits. It is wise to have suitable kits accessible while you are at work, at home and on the move in your transport or bag.




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