First Aid: Be Prepared
The goals of this First Aid Web Guide are twofold: to help you prepare for emergencies by having access to necessary first aid supplies and information, and to teach you where to go on the Web for advice on handling less serious first aid situations as they arise.
Expand All Guide SectionsEmergency Preparedness
Sometimes it takes a crisis to realize the value of emergency preparedness. These sites provide general advice and first aid kit supply checklists to keep you alert and equipped to handle unexpected situations.
Insights for Emergency Preparedness
- According to Ready.gov, the U.S. government site dedicated to emergency preparedness, first aid kits are a key component of preparedness and can make a difference in an emergency.
- First aid reference books that may be helpful include "The American Red Cross First Aid and Safety Handbook" and "Pet First Aid: Cats and Dogs" by the Red Cross.
- Though first aid can help in an emergency, it’s really a way to start treatment before the first responders, such as police and paramedics, arrive. See the “Emergency Phone Numbers” section for more information.
Top Sites for Emergency Preparedness
For general advice on first aid preparedness …
American College of Emergency Physicians
provides a basic guide to acting in an emergency. Find advice on preventing medical emergencies, preparing for them, assessing them and responding appropriately.
National Ag Safety Database
has an overview of first aid basics, covering specific emergency situations such as burns, shock, bleeding, spinal injuries and choking.
For making a first aid kit …
Ready.gov
describes the ideal first aid kit to keep around, listing items you should have, items it may be good to have and helpful nonprescription drugs.
American Red Cross
offers suggestions on a first aid kit for a family of four, so you may have to tweak it to accommodate your specific needs.
eHow.com
has instructions for making an outdoor first aid kit, broken into nine easy steps, with tips and warnings.
MountainZone.com
has an article that describes what should be in an outdoor first aid kit, if you’d prefer to assemble one yourself. The author also recommends commercially packaged kits at the end of the article.
For buying a first aid kit …
American Red Cross
has an online store where you can purchase a variety of first aid kits.
CPR Savers & First Aid Supply
is an online store for everything you might need to tackle a first aid emergency. With an inventory that includes first aid kits, defibrillators, tools for teaching first aid and CPR, and more, this Web site offers a wide range of products and often has bulk discounts.
Adventure Medical Kits
sells first aid kits and guides for outdoor activities.
For first aid in work settings …
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) offers a guide called "Fundamentals of a Workplace First-Aid Program." Download the PDF guide for valuable suggestions on how to assess risks, be prepared and more.
Emergency Phone Numbers
Although it's preferable to have an emergency contact list available in advance of any emergency, ... read more »
First Aid Treatments
The first step in an emergency is to call 911 for assistance. For minor first aid ... read more »
CPR and First Aid Classes
The best way to ensure you’re properly trained to handle a medical emergency is through ... read more »
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