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Defining Trauma

Trauma, or “traumatic," seems to be a general term that the average person uses interchangeably with “disturbing." But, while some types of trauma can be on the disturbing side, the first aid definition of trauma, according to About.com, is injury or dama... Read >

First Aid Tapes and Wraps for a First Aid Kit

All first aid kits need to include some kind of tape and wraps, such as an ace bandage, inside to compliment and assist with dressings. Typically, a basic first aid kit contains a few gauze or ABD pads and cloth and latex tape to attach them. But, sometim... Read >

Dressings for a First Aid Kit

First Aid Supplies donated a large amount of ABD pads to Haiti relief efforts earlier this year, as the material can be used for any wound and various types of care. If you need a temporary bandage, one of these pads can cover a small or large area when t... Read >

Breaking First Aid Myths

While we’ve discussed on here about the public not having a basic understanding of first aid, what about making a misunderstanding of it? A recent article discusses various myths of first aid. For a condensed version, here are some points for you to think... Read >

Would First Aid Have Helped in Good Samaritan Stabbing Incident?

As you probably have heard on the news during the last few weeks, a good Samaritan saved a woman from being mugged but was then stabbed in the chest immediately after. As this man lay stabbed and bleeding on the street, no one offered to help him or attem... Read >

An Earthquake is Time for Disaster Kits

Over the past couple of weeks, the area around Mexicali, Mexico, and southern California experienced a 7.2 magnitude earthquake. Earthquakes are somewhat to be expected when you’re located near a fault line, but, nevertheless, this number was fairly high ... Read >

First Aid for Summer Camps

So, you’ve decided to be a camp counselor or at least a volunteer to a summer program. While part of your training may include learning first aid, knowing what to do when faced with basic emergencies isn’t always a given. In fact, many adults and teens, w... Read >

Why Knowing CPR is Important

In the past, we’ve discussed instances in which CPR would be important. In athletics, for example, coaches and players should be able to respond to an emergency quickly, particularly as the heat and excessive training has brought on incidents of cardiac a... Read >

The World's First Dental First Aid Kit?

As you probably can guess, we love first aid kits here at the 1st Aid Supplies Blog. Recently, an article caught our eye and left us intrigued. Claiming to have the first ever dental first aid kit, a company called TRDX has released what they are callin... Read >

First Aid with Kids in Mind

Being able to appropriately maintain and use a first aid kit is an essential skill that is often overlooked by people. Helping someone who is injured, no matter how drastically or seriously, is not just about slapping on band-aid and hoping for the best.... Read >

When First Aid Comes in Handy

First aid classes are available in many areas, as we’ve seen on this blog. Often, they’re for learning basic skills to help yourself and others in emergencies, while, in others, they are targeted to specific instances, such as being in the wilderness or b... Read >

First Aid in Hurricane Preparedness

As you’re probably aware, hurricane season started this past month, and areas around the South are preparing for these storms in varying degrees. Certain articles, such as this one, discuss various strategies for preparing for a hurricane. Generally, part... Read >

First Aid Kits for Sports

It just makes sense for families to have a first aid kit in their home – minor disasters like scrapes, bumps and bruises can happen any time. Even more major injuries like sprains are likely to happen within a home for any number of reasons. But what happ... Read >

Why Children Should Learn First Aid

First aid is an extremely important skill to know when dangerous situations or accidents occur. Any modicum of skill can be crucial to saving someone’s life in dire circumstances. This is why some form of first aid should be taught to children as they are... Read >

Lack of First Aid Care in Death of Casey Johnson

As many of you are probably aware of by now, the recent death of Casey Johnson, heiress to Johnson & Johnson, was from diabetic ketoacidos, or a lack of insulin. Usually a lack of insulin results in a diabetic coma, for which Johnson had been hospitalized... Read >