Medical gloves are designed to protect the user from the bodily fluids of others while they are providing first aid to someone in need. The main three options that users have when selecting a medical glove are vinyl, latex and nitrile and the selection is generally made based upon the application. Vinyl Vinyl is an …
You may think that you need to be a certified EMT or a medical professional to be prepared to handle a first aid emergency. We are here to tell you that this is not true! Anyone can follow these simple recommendations to be more prepared for an emergency. Buy a first aid kit A recent …
Summer is here, and that means that everyone is ready to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. While summer is the best time to be outside and active, it is also the most common time for injuries. Here are 5 of the most common summer injuries. 1. Sunburn Sunburn happens to anyone who has …
When it comes to first aid, having the right tools in your kit can make all the difference. One such tool that deserves a prominent place is hydrocortisone. This versatile medication offers rapid relief from a wide range of skin conditions and injuries. In this blog post, we will delve into the workings of hydrocortisone, …
When you come upon someone who is injured what should you do if you don’t have medical training? How can you start to preliminarily treat injuries while you wait for medical help to arrive. You need to be sure to avoid causing further injury while keeping the victim stable so that someone with more medical …
