SAFETY MEASURES

Assistant Doctors – Anish, Sachin, Nitesh, Bharat, Prachi

AIM OF OUR PROJECT

• As assistants to a team of doctors in the school, we aimed at designing an all purpose first aid box for school

First Aid• What is First Aid?

– Emergency care given immediately to an injured person. It is a series of simple medical techniques that almost anyone can perform with minimal training and a little first aid information.

• Why is it important?– In majority of cases, it is a way to minimize injury and

future disability. But, in serious cases, first aid may be necessary to keep the victim alive.

Our First Aid Kit

On the basis of our observations and interviews with the doctors we were able to design the first aid kit.

Our First Aid KitSr. No. First Aid Requirements Usage1.

Elastic "roller" bandages Are used for a sprain, strain or other muscle or joint injury, these bandages can be used to provide support and compression

2. Adhesive tape Adhesive tape is an adhesive-coated fastening tape used for temporary /permanent adhesion between objects

3. Alcohol-based hand cleaner For quick hand wash and to clean the wounds

4. Antibiotic Ointment (Soframycin Ointment is one of our favorites)

It helps in healing by keeping out infection and by keeping the wound moist and clean

5. Band aid bandages in assorted sizes To treat cuts and scrapes

Sr. No. First Aid Requirements Usage6. Non-prescription drugs (pain reliever, anti-diarrhea

medication, antacid, laxative, activated charcoal) To provide instant relief.* Take under guidance from adults

7. 2-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)

3-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)

To protect wound from dirt and germs.

8. Iodophores : 4oz bottle or 12 individually wrapped swabs. OR Antiseptic Solution OR Antiseptic Soap

Iodophores - These chemicals exert their antiseptic effect by slowly releasing iodine.

9. Burn gel To treat minor burns

10. Eye wash: 1 small vial To clean, refresh or soothe eyes

11. 2-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)

4-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)

It cushions and protects wound. They also prevent dryness in an open wound

Our First Aid Kit

Our First Aid Kit

Sr. No. First Aid Requirements Usage12.

Thermometer A device used to measure the temperature. Usually taken orally

13. Safety pins To tie elastic roller bandages

14. Vinyl based (non-allergic) medical examination gloves (2 pair)

For safety

15. Instant-acting chemical cold packs To reduce the swelling and inflammation of injured body part

16. A pair of blunt-tipped scissors and tweezers To cut bandages, gauze pads

17. First Aid Kit Manual To explain different items and its usage

Useful Tips for First Aid Kit

• Don't forget to restock your kit after you have used an item from your kit!

• Always keep the kit handy • Keep a small first aid kit in your vehicle and in traveling

kit• Keep only basic first aid kit items and do not turn it into a

dump box• If you are in doubt about any item in the first aid box, do

not try to experiment with it. You may be causing more harm!

• If you have a ready made first aid kit, be familiar with all items and read instruction manual carefully

Bibliography

• http://www.all-things-first-aid.com/index.html

• http://www.healthtouch.com/bin/EContent_HT/cnoteShowLfts.asp?fname=07139&title=HOW+TO+USE+AN+ELASTIC+BANDAGE+&cid=HTHLTH

• www.kidsdomain.com

• www.safelearner.info

Always be safe & happy

Thank You!