First Aid Tips: Treating Minor Injuries at Home
No matter how careful you can be at home, there will still be times when you or a loved one will experience some common injuries like cuts, burns and sprains. In such instances, stay composed and follow these basic tips before going to see a doctor.
Why you need a first aid box at home
First aid serves as immediate care or assistance given to an injured person to prevent escalation of injury. It prevents any injury from getting worse before getting any medical help or consultation.
“It is always good to have a basic first aid box at home. These boxes are usually pre-packed with essential items,” advises Wong Vern Tym, Nurse Clinician at Outram Community Hospital (OCH), under SingHealth Community Hospitals (SCH), a member of the SingHealth group.
Vern Tym also recommends checking the items inside the first aid box on a monthly basis for expiry. Alternatively, you can stock your own first aid box by buying these items off the shelf. Place your first aid box in a familiar spot at home so everyone knows where to find it.
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