Most people own a kit, but few know how to use the tools inside it. This section teaches simple, real-world skills.
🔍 What’s Inside (and Why)
- Gloves: protect you + them
- Gauze & Pads: stop bleeding
- Wraps/Bandages: secure and support
- Antiseptic Wipes: clean wounds
- Cold Pack: swelling and sprains
- Non-stick Dressings: burns and scrapes
- Triangle Bandage: sling or immobilization tool
How to Match Tools to Injuries
|
Injury |
             Use These |
|
Cut/Scrape |
          Gloves → clean → gauze → wrap |
|
Severe bleeding |
          Pressure → gauze pad → wrap → tourniquet if needed |
|
Burn |
          Cool water → non-stick dressing → wrap lightly |
|
Sprain |
          Cold pack → compression wrap → elevate |
|
Nosebleed |
          Sit forward → pinch nose 10 minutes → cold pack |
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What NOT to Do
- Don’t reuse dressings
- Don’t apply ice directly to skin
- Don’t tighten wraps so much they cut circulation
When to Get Medical Help
- Deep wounds
- Bleeding that won’t slow
- Burns larger than a palm
- Signs of infection (redness, pus, fever)
Signal Learning Inc. (2026). First Aid and Disaster Preparedness Content. Used with permission.
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