First Aid

I.   First aid kit   

Verbs: to be, include, prepare,
First aid kit is important for every household and every place.  The first aid kit includes emergency supplies and medication for minor sickness and accidents.  You can prepare your own first aid kit by the following items:

·         Two pairs of non-latex gloves

·         Sterile pad

·         Tweezers

·         Adhesive bandage

·         Tape

·         Gauze

·         Hydrogen peroxide

·         Antibacterial ointment

·         Elastic bandage

·         Ice pack

·         Thermometer

·         Scissors

·         Aspirin or other pain reliever

·         Anti-diarrhea medication

·         Antacid (for upset stomach)

·         Burn ointment

II.   Basic first aid – minor cuts

Verbs: have, follow, clean, apply, clean, use, put, change

When you have minor cuts, you can follow the information below to clean your wounds.

·         Apply direct pressure with clean cloth or sterile dressing
      on the wound

·         Clean wound with water

·         DO NOT use soap

·         Use antibacterial ointment

·         Put the bandage to cover the wound

·         Change bandage daily