The home is the safest place on earth for everyone, but then we do not live in good old times when the homes were nothing but caves carved out of stone and with nothing inside them. Today, homes are filled with more gizmos than one could think of, not to mention the innumerable things scattered in and around each of the rooms

It can happen anytime, anywhere at home

Banging against walls, tripping on the carpets and rugs, touching electric wires and plugs, scalds and burns, cuts and bruises are not what can happen to you only in movies or in your imagination. Everyone, from a toddler learning to crawl to an elderly adult are prone to getting hurt in the most unimaginable way at homes.

What is asthma?

Asthma is a never-ending, inflammatory disease in which the airways become sensitive to allergens (any substance that triggers an allergic reaction). Several things occur to the airways when an individual is exposed to certain triggers. The inside layer of the airways become swollen and inflamed. The muscles that envelop the airways tighten. The manufacture of mucus is increased, leading to mucus plugs. All of these factors will cause the airways to thin, thus making it difficult for air to go in and out of your lungs, showing the symptoms of asthma. Most of the people with asthma have extra- sensitive airways. Triggers like dust, pollens, animals, tobacco smoke and work out may make their airways swell and contracted, causing wheeze, cough and difficulty in breathing. Make the person sit comfortably upright. Be calm and supportive to him.

The signs of shock may appear right away or not show up for an hour or more. The signs of shock are: (1) Pale, cool, clammy skin; (2) Weak and rapid pulse and; (3) General body weakness.

Then do these things immediately:

Keep the person lying down and cover him lightly. If the person is lying on the ground or floor, place a blanket over him to keep him from losing heat from his body. If the injury is severe, then raise the person’s feet 8 to 12 inches above the level of his chest and head. Unless there is a head injury, broken bones he is having trouble of breathing.

Life is full of uncertainties. Accidents happen uninvited. Providing the right aid at the right time can save the victim. What is most important is to give the correct response. Every person should always be prepared to face all such incidents. The simple way to handle them is to have he knowledge of the first aid. This will always come in use in case of emergency. If the emergency is late be sure you can save a persons life by giving him the right aid.

Basic First Aid for the different accidents faced:

Burns are caused by dry heat, acidic substances and friction. Burns can also be produced by extreme cold, and by heat, including the sun’s rays. Burns may be linked to, or a result of, a more life-threatening condition. Fire may start accidentally by victims of drug or alcohol overdose. An explosion, or jumping from a burning building, may originate other serious injuries. When burns have been treated, the victim should be thoroughly examined.

Treatment for burn:

The first medicament or aid given to a person in case of sudden sickness or injury is called first aid. A person administers care, as per first aid, at utmost earliest situation during sudden accident or sickness. Sometimes it can become question of life and death and of full or partial recovery before the arrival of ambulance when there is delay. In this situation first aid is very significant and should be instant.

The purposes of providing first aid are:
1 Preserving life.
2 Stopping further harm to the casualty.
3 Relieving pain

No matter how watchful you are or how well the horse shed is managed, the unexpected sometimes happens. If an urgent situation does arise, you’ll be in much better shape to help your horse if you’ve got a well-stocked first-aid kit on hand. Anyone who has possession of a horse should own a well-stocked First Aid Kit. Start by buying a plastic bucket that has a lid and place all of the first aid supplies in the firmly sealed container. The following are first-aid materials that are essential to be kept in a well-stocked First Aid Kit. These supplies should be held in reserve in all First Aid Kits. Keep the kit in an accessible place, such as next to your horse’s tack, and store them in strong covered containers. Be sure you can get to it without difficulty during an emergency.

Quite a number of people who have seen these new boxes in real life have used them. A first aid box is normally a very excitement item. They are well designed practical and hygienic to use. The box opens at a push button. The contents are immediately visible and easy to reach. The boxes come in two sizes. The firs aid box is handy to have either in the car or at the home. It has locking container for plaster bandages etc which will come in handy.

The emergency medical box has been the perfect companion to thousands of medical personal.

Poisoning is caused by swallowing, injecting, breathing in, or otherwise being exposed to a poisonous substance. Causes of poisoning may be:
1. Medicines (such as an aspirin overdose)
2. Households and detergent and cleaning products
3. Carbon monoxide gas.
4. Paints.

Symptoms & Signs of poisoning:

Symptoms vary according to the poison, but may include:
a) Abdominal pain
b) Chest pain
c) Cough
d) Difficulty breathing
e) Irritability
f) Dizziness

Poisoning First Aid: Prevention:

Over the years it have worked a quite a bit in the Emergency Medical Technician field. I was a California EMT 1A -D, off and on for around fifteen years. It has also worked as a Combat Life Saver in the military. The Combat Life Saver focuses on trauma wounds and IV’s. We would stop the bleeding, insure the airway, treat for shock, start an IV and transport the soldier, ASAP. The training and actual medical calls in the civilian world were completely different but resulted in a ton of great experience, just the same. Your scope of practice is a huge issue in the real world environment. With law suits running ramped, you as the first responder must be very careful not to over step your training.

OSHA requires that employers provide first-aid kits. The proposed standard contains this provision. Every State Plan logging standard also requires first aid kits. OSHA did not receive any comments opposing this requirement in general. First-aid kits should be at each work site when felling is being conducted, at each landing and on each employee transport vehicle. The proposed rule stated that first-aid kits should be provided at work site. Several commenters said that OSHA should define the term work site in the final rule. They also said that having kits available at the landing should provide adequate protection. However, another commenter said that chain-saw operators working away from the landing need first-aid kits and should each be required to carry a small first-aid kit that contains supplies to stop bleeding. OSHA has clarified its purpose regarding having first-aid kits at each work site.

A fracture is any break in the continuity of a bone. Fractures can cause total disability in some cases death. They can most often be treated so there is complete recovery. A great deal also depends upon the first aid the individual receives before he is moved. The first aid includes immobilizing the fractured part in addition to applying lifesaving measures.

There are two kinds of fractures:

1. Closed fracture: The closed fracture is a broken bone which does not break the overlying skin. Tissue beneath the skin may be damaged. A dislocation is when a joint, such as a knee, ankle, or shoulder, is not in proper position. Sprain is when the connecting tissues of the joints have been torn.

Causing difficulty in breathing and especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat. Free breathing needs to be restored within four minutes or brain damage could result. As a person will most likely die if breathing is not restored within 8 minutes or less, so there is rarely time to wait for help to arrive. Immediate first aid techniques need to be administered to clear the airway as quickly as possible.

Wilderness first aid is one of those things that, if you have all the gear, information and training, you probably won’t need to use. Maybe this is because groups that sufficiently prepare themselves are also relatively safety-conscious and don’t get into trouble in the first place. The fact that you are isolated and far from help should inform everything you do whether that is handling hot pots over a fire or running a rapid. Prevention is much less painful and expensive choice than a wilderness. Proper preparation is vital for wilderness first aid. Take a first aid course before your trip. It is useless to have a well stocked medical kit if you don’t know how to use it. There are a lot of excellent first aid courses available through organizations. The problem is that most first aid courses assume that the ambulance is 10 minutes away and that the victim can swiftly be transported to a hospital. Attempt to find a wilderness or backcountry-oriented course if you can.

Whenever you travel in the wilderness make sure you are prepared completely with the proper equipments and training to safeguard yourself. The emergency of first aid course is designed to introduce a Systematic method of first aid for managing casualties. The course is a balance of practical inter mixed with scenarios of real situations. The outdoor first aid kit contains:
1. instruments
2. tapes
3. medicines
4. bandages
5. antiseptics

How to make an outdoor first aid kit:
The best first aid kits are made carefully thinking through the climate and terrain you will be active in: