8 Tips To Spring Clean Your First Aid Kit
Accidents happen. After a long winter season, spring is a time for renewal and cleaning up the home. It’s also a time when accidents in the home sharply rise as hands, arms and legs – dried out from the long winter months – meet the edges associated with whipping a backyard into shape, remodeling a room or even cleaning the cupboards.
Before the next accident occurs, it’s time to “spring clean your first aid kit” with the following ideas:
• Consider adding a product used in the hospital that stops bleeding cuts in seconds – such as WoundSeal. Unlike bandages and gauze that only cover a wound after bleeding stops, this topical powder is a hemostatic agent that stops bleeding wounds, skin tears and lacerations through the creation of an instant, protective scab.
• Look at all over the counter drug products and throw away those with old expiration dates.
• Place the first aid kit in an area that anyone can reach – and easily get to – in a time of need.
• Make sure the entire family knows where the kit is located.
• Show the family what’s in the first aid kit and tell them how to use each item on a specific injury.
Other safety items to consider – Per the National Safety Council:
Smoke alarms save lives – if they are powered by a fresh battery. You should test them every month to make sure they work and replace the battery at least once a year, according to the National Fire Protection Association. If the alarm makes a “chirping” sound, replace it immediately.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible, odorless gas, and it can kill you. Anything in the home that burns fuel can potentially become a source of carbon monoxide. CO alarms should be installed in a central location outside each bedroom and on every level of the home. The safety tips for CO detectors mirror those of smoke alarms: change the batteries, test them and interconnect them, if possible. Also, make sure vents for your gas appliances (fireplace, dryer, stove and furnace) are free and clear of snow or debris.
Have an family emergency plan in place in the event of a natural disaster or other catastrophic event. Spring is a great time to review that plan with family members to make sure they know what to do.
Actual Testimonials
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I was in my garage cutting stained glass for a collage for my daughter’s window. As I was working it into the frame, somehow, I managed to cut my finger pretty bad. I had a first aid kit and saw WoundSeal my wife had bought and applied it. With a simple pour and press, the bleeding stopped and I was able to complete my project with little mess on me or the glass. It could have been a lot worse but it wasn’t thanks to WoundSeal.
Steve R., Boulder, Colo.
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Thanks for a great product! I was hunting with friends, miles away from camp, when I fell and cut my hand on some rocks. With no first aid kit around, I remembered I had WoundSeal in my pocket. I used it and it stopped bleeding as you promised. I remained in the hunt and had a great day. Everyone should have this product.
Jay P., Wooster, Ohio
— Hunting Accident -
Just used some on my Dad. He is 80 and bleeds easily. Our dog accidentally scratched him & he was bleeding & it wasn’t clotting off. I went online & searched for a remedy & found out about WoundSeal. I bought an extra package to carry with me & I’m glad I did. It will be handy in case of any nick or cut we might incur. I would recommend it to any caregiver with someone who bleeds easily/or has thin skin. D. Beard, TN
— The dog scratched my dad -
“Works fabulously! I had WoundSeal in my handbag and it worked like a charm. Terrific!”
C. Zerbe, FL
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My Husband is being treated for skin cancer on his face in several areas . Frequently he experiences bleeding that pressure will not control. We tried WoundSeal and it worked immediately! We both are certainly telling everyone about it. Thank you for your wonderful product. We will never be without it.
M. Berry, AL
— Bleeding from Skin Cancer removal – WoundSeal works immediately! -
My dermatology surgery practice has found a real secret weapon – WoundSeal Powder! (more…)
— M. Dunn, MD, Mohs Micrographic Surgeon -
“It is great – we are going to tell all our loved ones about it for it really works. (more…)
— Jacksonville Customer -
” I’m writing this to thank you, it worked great! I frequently go to cardio rehab and always bang myself and bleed very easily. (more…)
— Port Orange Customer -
“I work in the food preparation industry. I was at work working with a knife and neglected to put on my safety gloves. I cut myself and was bleeding profusely. (more…)
— Baptist Regional Medical Center -
“I will keep WoundSeal in my home! I have been diagnosed with severe myelodysplasia, a bone marrow cancer which causes low platelets and low red cells… I can’t afford to lose a drop of blood. (more…)
— Cancer Survivor -
I have been in practice 22 years and have used several products for wound care. None of them are as effective and easy to use as WoundSeal. (more…)
— K. Brattain, DPM, Methodist Wound and Vascular Care Center -
“I have found WoundSeal Powder particularly helpful in a broad range of bleeding events. I use it frequently and it works very well for deep abrasions, avulsions, skin tears, cuts, punctures, varicose veins and anterior epistaxis. (more…)
— R. Cordle, MD, FACEP, FAAP, PEM
