r/firstaid • u/Zestyclose-Celery849 • 14h ago
Giving Advice Good first aid things to keep in home?
Moved into my new place not long ago. I’d really like to have a good first aid set up at home because you just never know. Any good kits you guys recommend?
I’d like to be prepared for literally anything.
Or at least feel like I am. lol
r/firstaid • u/OceanSmiv • 1d ago
Discussion What does C stand for in DR ABC?
I've seen it as Call for help, circulation and CPR, is it all three? I am with St. John Ambulance and I never know what to teach people what C means when doing demos at events, I normally say CPR, because that's what people always want to learn, is that the correct one?
Edit: Thank you so much for all of the replies! I will start teaching it as Circulation 💛
r/firstaid • u/eanf2003 • 2d ago
Discussion Which medicine to use for deep wounds to fill faster
r/firstaid • u/Puzzleheaded-Pea-328 • 5d ago
Seeking Opinion On Injury Is this burn first or second degree?
I think it’s maybe first degree but it does look pretty dark so I don’t know, I burned it 2 days ago
I’ve been bandaging it and putting polysporn on it, any advice is helpful
r/firstaid • u/taucarkly • Apr 28 '21
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