NARNIES FIRST AID TIPS
Learn
CPR
Stocking the FIRST AID kit
You can by a pre-assembled first aid kit at most any
drug store or department store, or you can gather a
build your own... To build your own you will need to
"gather" the following:
A child proof box, such as a toolbox or fishing
tackle box...its a good idea to tape emergency
numbers to the lid.
Do not forget to include a first aid manual. Keep
the kit out of the reach of small children...but make
sure all older children and adults know where the kit
is kept.
TOOLS
Oral and rectal therometers
Flashlight and keep extra batteries here also
Dosage spoon and eyedropper
"Quick" Hot and Cold
Blunt end scissors
Tweezers
Packet of needles
Tongue depressors or frozen ice sticks for splints
Cotton swabs
safety matches
DRESSINGS
Adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
Rolls of 2 and 4 inch gauze
Box of 4 X 4 gauze pads
Roll of 1 inch adhesive tape
2 large triangular bandages and a large safety pin
for
a sling and support
Elastic bandage
Roll of scotch tape
Roll of absorbent cotton
OTHER SUPPLIES
Tylenol/Advil...adult/child
Ipecac syrup
Hydrogen Peroxide
Antibotic ointment
Anticid tablets
Powdered activated charcoal (for swallowed poisons)
An anti-histamine/decongestant
Anti vomiting compound
5% hydrocortisone cream
Kopectate
~Easy splinter removal tip~
When you get a splinter, reach for the scotch tape
before resorting to tweezers or a needle. Simply put
the scotch tape over the splinter, then pull it off.
Scotch tape removes most splinters painlessly and
easily.
Headaches
Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half and
rub it on your forehead. The throbbing will go away.
Drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost
immediately-without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional
pain relievers.
Insect Bites
To get rid of itch from mosquito bite: try applying
soap on the area for instant relief.
Did you know that Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for
burns.
Before you head to he drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled with
mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong
Altoids
peppermints. They'll clear up your stuffed nose.
Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon of horseradish
in
1/2 cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply
it
as a massage oil, for instant relief for aching muscles.
Sore Throat?? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and
take
1 Tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria.
Cure urinary tract infections with alka-seltzer. Just dissolve two
tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms.
Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost
instantly-even though the product has never been advertised for this
use.
Eliminate puffiness under your eyes.....All you need is a dab of
preparation H, carefully rubbed into the skin, avoiding the eyes. The
hemorrhoid ointment acts as a vasoconstrictor, relieving the swelling
instantly.
Honey remedy for Skin Blemishes......Cover the blemish with a dab of
honey and place a band-aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps
the
skin sterile, and speeds healing. It works overnight.
Listerine therapy for toenail fungus....Get rid of unsightly toenail
fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine mouthwash. The powerful
antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again.
Easy eyeglass protection....To prevent the screws in eyeglasses from
loosening, apply a small drop of Maybelline Crystal Clear nail polish
to
the threads of the screws before tightening them.
Coca-Cola cure for rust...Forget those expensive rust removers. Just
saturate an abrasive sponge with Coca Cola and scrub the rust stain.
The
phosphoric acid in the coke is what gets the job done.
Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer....If menacing bees, wasps,
hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can't find the
insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409. Insects drop to the ground
instantly.
Smart splinter remover.....just pour a drop of Elmers Glue-all over
the
splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The splinter
sticks to the dried glue.
Hunt's tomato paste boil cure....Cover the boil with Hunt's tomato
paste
as a compress. The acids from the tomatoes soothe the pain and bring
the
boil to a head.
Balm for broken blisters.....To disinfect a broken blister, dab on a
few
drops of Listerine....a powerful antiseptic. Heinz vinegar to heal
bruises...Soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and apply it to the
bruise
for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the blueness and speeds up the healing
process.
Kills fleas instantly. Dawn dishwashing liquid does the trick. Add a
few
drops to your dog's bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly. Rinse well
to avoid skin irritations. Goodbye fleas
Rainy day cure for dog odor....Next time your dog comes in from the
rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer sheet,
instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh.
Eliminate ear mites....All it takes is a few drops of wesson corn oil
in your cat's ear. Massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball.
Repeat
daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers the mites,
and accelerates healing.
Vaseline cure for hairballs.....To prevent troublesome hairballs,
apply
a dollop of vaseline petroleum jelly to your cat's nose. The cat will lick off the jelly, lubricating any hair in its stomach so it can pass easily through the digestive system.
Quaker Oats for fast pain relief....It's not for breakfast anymore! Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm in the microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture to your hands for soothing relief from arthritis pain.
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