first-aid kit
Bandage and gauze
A first-aid kit is a collection of supplies for treating minor injuries and medical emergencies—typically bandages, antiseptic, pain relievers, and basic tools like scissors and tweezers.
Kits range from small pouches for hikers to large cases in workplaces.
Every car should have a first-aid kit in the trunk.
Strips covering wounds
- gauzeOpen-weave medical fabric
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- tweezersPincerlike gripping instrument
- scissorsPivoted twin-blade cutter
adhesive tape · thermometer · latex gloves · cotton balls · alcohol wipes · burn cream · eye wash · saline
Unintended harmful event
- injuryPhysical or psychological harm
- traumaLasting psychological wound
- crisisDecisive dangerous moment
- urgentNeeding immediate attention
triage · paramedics · ambulance · 911 · casualty · wound · bleeding · fracture
Treatment of bodily injuries
- disinfectKill pathogens on surfaces
- dressSkirted one-piece garment
- elevateTo raise upward
- immobilizeStop all motion
apply pressure · clean · rinse · wrap · secure · soothe · CPR · Heimlich
Resources for a task
- readinessState of being prepared
- provisionsStockpiled food and supplies
- essentialsIndispensable items or elements
- stockpileAccumulated reserve supply
planning · checklist · expiration dates · replenish · portable · compact · waterproof case · travel-size
bandages
Strips covering wounds
- gauzeOpen-weave medical fabric
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- tweezersPincerlike gripping instrument
scissors · adhesive tape · thermometer · latex gloves · cotton balls · alcohol wipes · burn cream · eye wash · saline · splint
accident
Unintended harmful event
- injuryPhysical or psychological harm
- traumaLasting psychological wound
- crisisDecisive dangerous moment
urgent · triage · paramedics · ambulance · 911 · casualty · wound · bleeding · fracture · shock
wound care
Treatment of bodily injuries
apply pressure · immobilize · clean · rinse · wrap · secure · soothe · CPR · Heimlich · recovery position
supplies
Resources for a task
- readinessState of being prepared
- provisionsStockpiled food and supplies
- essentialsIndispensable items or elements
stockpile · planning · checklist · expiration dates · replenish · portable · compact · waterproof case · travel-size · workplace safety
first-aid kithospital
Medical treatment facility
emergency room · trauma center · intensive care unit · operating room · ambulance
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