Physical Trauma Injury Article

Trauma, it's often a very serious injury, a bodymedical supplies, in case of an emergency.
altering injury. A physical trauma can also result inTrauma wounds aren't something to play with.
secondary complications such as shock,Things happen ALL day EVERY day.
respiratory failure and death. Most people theseBelow are the useful items to keep in your own
days aren't ready for any type of injury. A lot ofTrauma First Aid Kit and First Responder First Aid
people might think that if the injury is just minor,Kit : Of course it doesn't have to be the exact
it's not a big deal, and if it's big enough, thennumber of items listed, these are the first aid
professional personnel is needed. Why put you,supplies that comei n our Trauma Kit.
your family, or another person's life at risk? Have100 Bandages 1"x3"
you heard the story where the person died right1 Triangular Bandage 40"x40"
before the ambulance showed up? There is1 Elastic Bandage 3"x5yds.
always something you can do. That's why, the2 Pressure Bandages
first thing you should do is call for help. You are15 Gauze Pads 2"x2"
acting as the " first responder ". A first responder15 Gauze Pads 4"x4"
just uses stabilization techniques to help improve6 Roll Gauze 2"x4 yds.
the chances of the trauma patient surviving their6 Roll Gauze 4"x4 yds.
trip to the hospital. Secondly, DON'T move the4 Combine Pads 5"x9"
victim. Moving the victim could result in greater1 Multi-Trauma Dressing 10"x2.5'
damage to their wound or further risk of losing25 BZK Towelettes
their life. If you're the victim, make sure you8 Iodine Swab Sticks
remember these helpful tips, so you're not at1 Bacitracin 1 oz.
further risk. Third, use the ABC of life (airway,2 Burn Dressings 4"x4"
breathing and circulation). Always keep a first aid10 PAWS Towelettes
kit around that is big enough, and has the correct3 Cold Packs, disposable 5"x6"
first aid supplies in it to treat a trauma wound. Oh1 Eyewash 4 oz.
yes, there are a couple of different Trauma First4 Eye Pads, medium
Aid Kits and First Responder First Aid Kits. If you10 Cotton-tip Applicators 3" 2pk.
already have a case, or your designated1 Tape 1/2"x5yds., covered
first+aid+kit , you can always keep the coreect1 Tape 1"x10 yds.