FIRST AID BOX

HERE ARE THREE PARTS IN A FIRST AID KIT

1] MEDICATIONS
2] INSTRUMENTS
3] BANDAGES,DRESSINGS etc

MEDICATIONS:

the medications depend on the type of emergency.the dose also depends upon the individual and type of emergency.

a) ASPIRIN:
aspirin is recommended when an individual's risk of an ischaemic event (such as a myocardial infarction, MI) exceeds a certain threshold.it inhibits platelet aggregation and thus prevents clotting.

b) Hydro cortisone:
it can be given in various forms according to the need-intravenously,topically...
it is an anti inflammatory drug.
used for asthma,adrenal insufficiency,any kind of allergy,in septicemic shock....

c) Antihistamines - can treat allergies and allergic reactions, including life-threatening anaphylactic shock.

d) Epinephrine auto-injector (brand name Epipen):for anaphylactic shock

e) in case of Poison treatments :
Activated charcoal
Syrup of ipecac

f) Pain killers:
Ibuprofen - anti-inflammatory, often more effective that acetaminophen.
aspirin

g) Salbutamol inhalers for asthma

h) Antibiotic cream (triple-antibiotic ointment)
antiseptic solution (like hydrogen peroxide) .



these r the main drugs.......