Should be placed visibly and conveniently.

Should contain the following items:

Assorted size bandages (not less than 6)
Sterile gauze (not less than 6)
Cotton wool (1 roll)
Adhesive plaster (1 roll)
A bottle of analgesic (e.g. aspirin)
A towel and soap
An eye wash bottle
An antiseptic (iodine solution)
250ml solution of the following:
1 % acetic acid
1% sodium bicarbonate
1% boric acid
1% ammonium hydroxide
3% copper sulphate solution
A bottle of milk of magnesia
A checklist of all items should be
attached in the box
All items should be clearly and properly
labeled
Prescription of the solution and direction
for its use must accompany the label
All items must be checked regularly
Burns
1.Heat Burns
Immerse burnt area in very cold water until
pain is relieved
If burn causes wound, cover area with
sterile gauze to prevent infection
2. Chemical Burns
Flush burnt area with large quantities of
water for at least 15 minutes
Seek medical attention

Small Burns
Acids wash with water. Apply 1% sodium
bicarbonate solution. Wash with water
again
Alkalis same as for acids but use 1% acetic
acid instead of bicarbonate solution

Bromine wash with water then apply dilute
ammonia ( 1 part to 15 parts water )

Sodium and potassium remove the metal with
tongs and then float in water for 20 minutes.
Dry and cover with sterile gauze

Phosphorus wash with water then bathe in
3% copper sulphate solution. Cover with wet
dressing.
Cuts, Wounds and Fractures
If cut is slight and bleeding is not profuse:
Remove dirt / glass. Wash under running
water.
Apply a clean, dry sterile gauze.
Go to hospital for stitches if necessary
If bleeding is copious :
Apply a large compress and with direct
pressure on the wound

Wounds:
Dont bandage tightly

Fracture :
Do not move the victim
Treat for bleeding and shock
When victim is to be transferred,
improvise a splint support
Eye Injuries
Wash eye with plenty of water
Do not use water if a foreign material like
glass is in the eye
Do not try to remove foreign material in
the eye
Call for the doctor immediately
Shock
Symptoms:
Paleness
Cold
Moist skin with perspiration on the
forehead and palms
Vomiting
Shallow breathing
Trembling

Treatment:
The patient should be down with head lower
than the body, kept warm and still
Keep the victims airway open
If he vomits turn his head on one side so
that the neck is arched
Electric Shock
Switch of the current supply
Stand on the insulated material (like rubber
shoes / use rubber gloves / use a broom )
and push victim from the current source
Start artificial respiration immediately
Keep the victim warm using blanket
Call for the doctor
Fainting
Lie the victim down in the open
Loosen all clothing especially the collar
Place his head between his knees until it
flushes red
Smelling salt should be use
When conscious, give some cold water
Poisoning
Poison in mouth:
Split it out immediately
Wash with plenty of water
Send for a doctor at once

Poison swallowed:
If the victim conscious give 2 to 4 glasses
of water or milk
Induce vomiting
Give an emetic such as soap suds
Repeat until vomited fluid is clear
Do not induce vomiting when poisoning is
due to strong acid or alkalis or
hydrocarbon
Give an demulcent like egg white, a glass
of milk or a teaspoon of mineral oil

Inhaled Poison
Remove patient to fresh air
Keep the patient warm and rested
If breathing stop, begin the back pressure
arm lift method of artificial respiration
Poison By Skin Contact
Remove all form of contact
Run water trough the affected area with
plenty of soap
Never apply antidotes such as alkali to
acid and vice versa
Methods Of Artificial Respiration
Mouth to Mouth Method
Inspect the mouth and remove any
obstructions (e.g. dentures)
Place victim on his back and loosen tight
clothing
Tilting the head back raising the chin
Insert your left thumb in the mouth, grasp
the lower jaw, lift it forcibly upwards and
forwards


Hold the lower jaw up and close the victims
nostrils by pinching with the finger
Breath in, open your mouth wide and place
tightly over the victims mouth
Blow gently and watch the chest rise
Remove your mouth
Repeat blowing at the rate of 12 breaths
per minute
If no air exchange, turn the victim on his
side
Give several sharp slap between the
shoulder blades to dislodge foreign
matter
Remove obstruction
Repeat process
Arm-Lift Back Pressure Method
Place the victim in the face down position
Fold the arm and placed hands on the top of
each other
Turn victims face on one side with the cheek
upon his hand
Kneel at the head
Place your hands under the arm just
above the elbows and lift them
upwards
At the same time rocking yourself
backwards drawing the arm towards
you until you meet firm resistance
and tension

Replace the arm on the
floor
Move your hand to the mid-
back just below the
shoulder blades
Rock forward with your
arms stiff and exerting
pressure
Repeat procedure if
required
Repeat the cycle for 12
times per minute at a a
uniform rate