World First Aid Day 2024
First Aid Day is celebrated on 14th September every year. First aid is the treatment given to an injury or accident before being taken to a doctor. Everyone should know about first aid kit. World First Aid Day is celebrated to create awareness about this. World First Aid Day was started in 2000 by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. It also promotes that first aid should be done by everyone.
What is the theme?
The theme of this year’s World First Aid Day is “First Aid and Sports”. The purpose of which is to instill in the players and spectators the importance of the role of first aid.
What Should Be in Your First Aid Kit?
General Medical Supplies:
• Rubber gloves
• Small tongs
• Needle
• Clean, dry cloth
• Cotton
• Antiseptics (Dettol, Savlon)
• Thermometer
• Petroleum jelly
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Wound Care:
• Mixed Band-Aids
• Gauze pads
• Gauze roll
• Bandage bandage
• Antiseptic wipes
• Antibiotic ointment
Blister and Inflammation Relief:
• Aloe gel or burn cream
• Burn gel
• Moleskin
Other Essentials:
• Tongs
• Scissors
• Flashlight or battery
• Whistle
Remember to
• Check expiration dates regularly.
• Replace used or expired items.
• Store your kit in an easily accessible location.
Past themes for World First Aid Day
• World First Aid Day 2023 theme: First Aid in the Digital World
• World First Aid Day 2022 theme: Lifelong First Aid
• World First Aid Day 2021 theme: First aid and road safety
• World First Aid Day 2020 theme: Adapting First Aid to the Pandemic
• World First Aid Day 2019 theme: First Aid and Excluded People
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Importance of First Aid
• Preserving Life: In critical situations, first aid can be the difference between life and death. By knowing how to administer CPR, control bleeding, or respond to allergic reactions, you can potentially save a life.
• Preventing Further Harm: Proper first aid techniques can help minimize the severity of an injury or illness, preventing it from worsening. For example, stabilizing a broken bone or applying a cold compress to a burn can reduce pain and prevent complications.
• Relieving Pain and Discomfort: First aid can provide immediate relief to victims of accidents or illnesses, reducing their suffering until professional medical help arrives.
• Promoting Safety: First aid skills can help you identify potential hazards and take steps to prevent accidents from happening in the first place.
By having a well-prepared first aid kit and knowing basic first aid techniques, you can help prevent injuries and provide immediate care in emergencies.
World First Aid Day highlights the importance of basic first aid skills and their critical role in medical emergencies. Common first aid, like performing CPR or treating wounds, can help save lives and prevent injuries. Let’s learn about first aid & help those in need. pic.twitter.com/T5Jv5ej7Dc
— ESIC – Healthy Workforce – Prosperous India (@esichq) September 14, 2024
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