Although serious accidents and injuries may seem relatively infrequent in the course of an average working day, they are actually happening all of the time. Indeed, somewhere in the UK, an accident or incident is happening at this very moment.

Unfortunately, the vast majority of these events happen away from well-equipped medical facilities and fully-trained healthcare professionals; therefore the well-being of the casualty often lies in the hands of those around them.

These situations require the application of first aid.

What is first aid?
First aid is a term given to a collection of skills and techniques that can be used to help treat a wide range of injuries and medical conditions. A person who has received the necessary training and has been certified to carry out these techniques is known as a ‘first aider’. First aiders often need specialist first aid supplies to provide casualties with suitable treatment. Practically all of these supplies can be found in first aid kits.

What is in a first aid kit?
Although there are many different kits now available to suit a wide range of needs, a basic first aid kit will include: a range of bandages and dressings, nitrile gloves, sterile eye pads, gauze pads, wound closure strips, adhesive tape, scissors, swabs and emergency foil blankets.

To find out more about the application of first aid, as well as the importance of a well-stocked first aid kit; take some time to browse our pages here at Bound Tree Medical.

Mountain biking has grown to become an incredibly popular sport in the UK. Indeed, its winning combination of physical fitness, outdoor adventure and stress relief has helped to earn it legions of devoted followers over the last few decades.

However, it is fair to say that mountain biking is not without risk. Certainly the types of environments used along with the often high speeds involved can conspire to throw even the most skilled riders from their bikes and furnish them with a wide range of long and short-term injuries.

Therefore, anyone taking part in this exciting sport must make sure they take a first aid kit with them whenever they go for anything more than a gentle ride.

Grab bag first aid kits can be a particularly good option for mountain bike enthusiasts as they are small enough to be carried in a daysack yet contain a wide range of first aid supplies that can be of great help to an injured rider.  Indeed, with a selection of wipes, plasters, bandages, pads, dressings and emergency foil blankets all included as standard; grab bags can provide relief and aid for a wide range of bike-related accidents.

Mountain biking is a wonderful activity which can provide participants with many different physical and spiritual rewards. However, it can also be very dangerous at times, so it is important that participants remember that adequate first aid provision is a must.

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It is no secret that kids seem be able to sniff out mischief and harm just as easy as a cat can smell fish. So, if you are a parent, you need to ensure that you are adequately prepared to deal with any type of accident or injury which may come your way.

Be prepared
Naturally, the best way to be prepared for any such eventualities is to have a first aid box in your home that is well-stocked with a wide assortment of useful provisions. Of course, you yourself will also need to have a basic understanding of first aid, as you will need to know which first aid supplies to use and how best to use them. Happily, basic first aid skills can be learnt very quickly and easily on a wide range of affordable first aid training courses that are constantly run all over the country.

Share the knowledge
Another great way to help ensure your kids stay safe and well is to provide them with a bit of first aid knowledge of their own. Indeed, providing them with even a rudimentary understanding of some of the more basic skills (i.e. putting on bandages, keeping weight off of sprains) can enable them to look after themselves and their pals when there are no adults around. As well as helping to keep them safe, having this type of knowledge can also encourage them to foster a more responsible approach to play.

It can often be very liberating to get out into the wild and escape the hustle and bustle of modern life. Certainly, leaving the car behind and hiking out across expanses of moors or mountains, either by yourself or with a like-minded companion, can be psychologically rewarding as well as physically satisfying.

However, there are two sides to the coin. Indeed, whilst being far away from the trials and tribulations of the everyday world can help you to recharge your batteries and bring down your stress levels, it can also leave you very isolated if anything goes wrong. In fact, being exposed to the elements without a mobile phone signal after suffering an injury or falling ill, can at best be terrifying and at worst, be fatal.

That is why it as absolutely essential that you take some first aid supplies with you whenever you venture far off the beaten track.

Grab bag first aids kits can the perfect option for outdoor pursuits like trekking, hiking and mountaineering as they contain a wide selection of essential items in a bag which won’t take up a lot of room in your backpack. A typical grab bag contains gloves, wipes, plasters, eye irrigation pods and eye pads, a range of bandages, pads and dressings, emergency foil blankets and lifeshield resuscitators; so they are well-equipped to handle a wide range of medical emergencies.

So, next time you get the urge to ‘go native’, make sure you’re fully equipped.

Whether it’s a small graze, large injury or medical emergency, a well-stocked first aid kit can help you to provide effective treatment for a wide range of health problems. Here are some tips on how to make the most of your first aid kit.

Use an information guide
It can sometimes be difficult to know exactly what to include in a first aid kit, therefore it can often be beneficial to get hold of a first aid guide from one of the main first aid governing bodies (Red Cross, St John’s Ambulance, etc). These guides are a great addition to any first aid box as not only do they provide you with a comprehensive list of all the items you will need, many of them also have basic care instructions included so you can refresh your knowledge every time you replenish your first aid supplies.

Keep it well-stocked
You never know when an accident or injury is going to happen so it is vital that you ensure your first aid box is adequately stocked with the proper supplies at all times. Trying to deal with a medical emergency without the right equipment will at best provide further discomfort to the casualty and at worst stop you from providing what might well be essential treatment. Always, replenish your first aid kit after you have used it and check it periodically to see whether any of the products inside are nearing their expiry dates.

First aid kits can play a very important role in your life. Families especially can benefit greatly from having first aid provisions on hand as practically all children are prone to injuring themselves on a near daily basis. No matter if your little ones are just starting to walk and talk or they’re riding bikes and playing sports; having a first aid kit in the home is an absolute necessity as it enables you to provide treatment for your wounded angels quickly and effectively.

Another place where first aid items can come in handy is in the car. In fact, your car is a very useful place to keep such provisions as you rarely stray that far away from it. Certainly, if you go out for a day trip, visit friends, do the weekly shop or take a weekend away camping; you nearly always have your car with you. Therefore, having a first aid kit on board will ensure that you are able to provide treatment in a wide range of environments.

Of course, workplaces too need to have first aid provisions to treat any accidents which may happen on the premises. This is a legal requirement so comprehensively stocked first aid boxes will usually be located in easily accessible areas.

There are many places around that offer first aid supplies although there are few that can match the wide range which we offer here at Bound Tree Medical. Browse our pages further to find out more.

By their very definition, there is no way of knowing when or where an accident is going to happen. Of course, it is not always possible to be near a hospital when an accident occurs, therefore it can often be prudent to have first aid equipment on hand so that any unforeseen emergencies can receive a degree of primary care.

There are two places that need to have first aid kits more than most: the home and the workplace.

Domestic first aid
Anybody that has a family really needs to have first aid equipment in their home. Certainly, children find themselves new bumps, scratches and scrapes every day so having suitable equipment at hand will enable their injuries to be treated quickly and effectively. A well-stocked medical kit is just as important in homes that don’t have children as it can provide great peace of mind.

Occupational first aid
It is also legal requirement that places of work have first aid boxes present on the premises. There are several ways in which an accident at work can cost a business a lot of money, so it is vitally important that companies always have adequate medical supplies available to treat any accidents that may happen.

Here at BoundTree Medical, we stock a huge range of first aid items that can be used to treat accidents in a wide variety of locations, including the home and workplace. Call 01952 565656 now to find out more.

First aid training providers do an outstanding job. Indeed, by using a winning combination of theoretical and practical learning, they provide normal people with skills and knowledge that could one day enable them to save another person’s life.

Of course it is essential that any first aid training provider is adequately equipped with good quality training apparatus.  Certainly, there is little point in running a first aid training course without having all of the necessary kit as trainees will not learn the curriculum well enough to pass their assessment, let alone feel confident enough to use their new found skills in real-life scenarios.

Thankfully, we here at BoundTree medical can supply first aid training providers with an outstanding range of training equipment for all applications. We stock a wide range of training manikins to suit all practical CPR and Emergency Breathing syllabus requirements as well as a vast selection of models, skeletons and anatomical charts that can help bring theoretical topics to life.

So, if you deliver first aid training courses professionally, are in charge of training at your place of work or simply want to pass on some practical tips to school groups or youth organisations; make sure you come to us here at BoundTree Medical.  We really do have all of the first aid supplies you could ever need and provide them at prices which are very competitive indeed.

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Grab bag first aid supplies are perfect for those of you who require mobile first aid that can be deployed instantaneously. These are particularly effective if you are on the move – perhaps mountaineering or hillwalking and may be a long way from any immediate first aid. You never know when somebody is going to fall ill and it could be caused by anything like a slip or fall to an allergic reaction to a wasp sting. Having something to hand is imperative in these situations and our First Response First Aid Kit has a generous assortment of first aid supplies for your needs.

It contains 40 plasters for those superficial injuries that are better treated with a bandage, rather than left. It also contains a 500 ml eye wash and eye pad dressing for any eye injuries. There are also number 1 – 4 ambulance dressings, 2 all important survival blankets, 2 rebreath resuscitation with valves.

When you are the first to the scene of an accident having a kit like this to rely on is imperative and could mean the difference between life and death.

If you want a smaller kit, then we also have the Grab Bag First Aid Kit, which is slightly less comprehensive than the First Response kit, but it covers all of the essentials like bandages and dressings and is able to treat eye injuries. This is a good bag to have at home for domestic use and is great for those unexpected injuries.

If you are an employer one of the requirements you will have to always keep in stock is first aid equipment. Finding the right first aid boxes with the right sort of kit in for your needs will be one of your biggest concerns. There is no point in investing in a substandard first aid box if it isn’t of good quality, or doesn’t contain what you require. Employees will have a wide variety of different needs from diabetes to chronic illnesses and depending on your market sector, you will need appropriate on-site equipment.

At Bound Tree Medical, we are stocking the very latest BS-8599 first aid boxes, adhering to the most up-to-date standards. The BS-8599’s contents have been updated to meet modern needs, including more gloves and wipes, burns gel and dressing, a foil emergency blanket, a mouth to mouth resuscitation device and eye wash. Our first aid boxes are designed to adequately cope with certain numbers of people who are at certain levels of risk. From the type of work that you carry out, you should be able to assess the potential risk to your employers, and if not you should consult your health and safety advisor. We stock a range of first aid kits of varying sizes and contents, so we would recommend undertaking a risk assessment to gauge which one would be suitable for you.