First Aid
Knowing how to administer first aid could save a life. Having first aid supplies on hand during an emergency could be critical to survival.
First aid is the care you give an injured or sick person in the minutes before professional help takes over. The value of a first aid kit and first aid skills cannot be overstated. A kit stocked from a solid first aid kit checklist is invaluable in times of need. It treats minor injuries and brings comfort to people in distress. First aid skills can also be lifesaving in an emergency. Knowing how to assess a situation, administer first aid, and call 911 for medical assistance can be the difference between life and death. Basic first aid skills also give you a sense of security and peace of mind in everyday life.
First aid matters to every family, and preppers value it most for the times when help is slow to arrive. Our guides cover the skills and supplies worth learning now.
- Bleeding: Learn how to stop severe bleeding before help arrives.
- Breathing: Learn how to do CPR with confidence and what to do when someone is choking.
- The first minutes: Know your role as the first responder after the call is made.
- Cold and bites: Recognize frostbite and care for fire ant bites in your yard.
- Advanced supplies: See what goes into sodium chloride IV kits for a deeper medical kit.
