A Guide to First Aid Products

The term “first aid” almost explains itself; it refers largely and basically to the initial care and assistance given to someone suffering an abrupt illness or injury. It also refers to the complete treatment of minor conditions, like putting a plaster over a cut. In your dental surgery, first aid is something that you can benefit from not only learning, but also being suitably equipped for. Here are some first aid products that could prove especially useful.

Various types of first aid kit

When someone mentions a first aid kit, what do you immediately picture? That question could be harder for you to answer than you initially expect, as there are many different types of first aid kit. You only have to look at the choice of first aid kits available from the British Red Cross to see this. That choice includes what is referred to as a basic first aid kit. This kit still packs quite a hefty amount of supplies; it includes an emergency notes card, foil blanket, 10 plasters, 6 safety pins and a pair of nitrile gloves.

The other kits on offer here include a compact plus first aid kit, which contains an instant ice pack, a single-use thermometer and 2 pairs of nitrile gloves, and a travel first aid kit, which has 6 waterproof plasters and 2 large triangular calico bandages. You could contact the British Red Cross for help if you are unsure which of the various kits available from the organisation would be most suitable for keeping in your dental practice.

Res-Q-Vac Aspirator Adult/Soft Catheters

Use of a Res-Q-Vac suction device can help to prevent choking by clearing vomit, clotting blood or mucus from a patient’s airway. It has various unique features that can make it essential for this purpose; these include high portability, the ability to work without battery maintenance or an electrical supply, a rugged and durable plastic body, and a distinctive look which makes it easy to visually locate in an emergency.

Our online store is a good source of Res-Q-Vac Aspirator Adult/Soft Catheters, each of which provide a highly efficient and lightweight complete manual suction system.

Red Cross first aid app

The British Red Cross offers a free app packed with straightforward and easy-to-follow advice concerning how to react to 18 everyday first aid situations, plus tips for preparing for emergencies including serious winter weather and road traffic accidents. You and the various members of staff in your surgery are likely to be able to download this app, as it is available for iOS, Android and Windows smartphones and tablets.

The app is ideal for use in regularly refreshing your knowledge of first aid procedures, thanks especially to the videos and interactive quizzes that can help to cement the information in your mind. It’s also good for simply reminding you of what to do in particular crisis scenarios – especially as the information is all kept on the app itself, rather than online, and so no Internet connection is necessary for speedily accessing it.