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How to Use Alcohol in First Aid and Beyond

Rubbing alcohol is one of the most common household antiseptics out there, it is made of isopropyl alcohol, and water.  Rubbing alcohol is not a perfect antiseptic or disinfectant. It evaporates very quickly at room temperature, is unable to kill bacterial spores, and does not do a good job of preventing the growth of microorganisms. …

How to Use Steri-Strips Correctly

Steri-Strips are adhesive skin closures that are used to close cuts that are too deep for a bandage but not bad enough to require stitches. They’re also used to secures surgical incisions. Steri-Strips can be utilized alone or used in conjunction with sutures and staples. Treating a wound with Steri-Strips is a fast and convenient …

How to Use a Tourniquet

What Is a Tourniquet? A tourniquet is a medical device used to apply pressure and is used tied tightly around a limb to stop severe bleeding. Tourniquets are only to be used as a last resort when heavy bleeding cannot be stopped by pressure and gauze. When to Use a Tourniquet Accidents that may cause …

Product of the Week: Medication Refill Kit

Every week we highlight one of our products in an effort to educate our customers on not only what E-First Aid Supplies has to offer but also how to be prepared for different, unique situations. This week’s Product of the Week is the medication refill kit. The medications in a first aid kit generally come …