MATERIALS IN A FIRST AID BOX

Materials in a First Aid Box

The materials used in administering first aid are as follows:

1. Sticking plasters: for dressing wounds.
2. Adhesive bandages: This material is used to wrap wound and protect wound from infection.
3. Butterfly closure strips: used like stitches to close wounds.
4. Soap: used with water to clean superficial wounds once bleeding stops.
5. Antiseptics: used either as wipes or sprays to reduce the risk of infection.

   

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