Medical supplies for every household
It’s almost two years since the pandemic struck our world, if anything, we have learnt to take care of our health more than ever before.
Did I hear you say, “I’m still young?” Regardless of your age, one of the best ways to do this is to make sure that your home is well equipped in case of a medical emergency.
Almost everyone will need to use first aid at some time. Whether a minor scrape, sprain, bacterial infection, flu or otherwise, you can never be too prepared. Take the time to prepare a kit containing key medical supplies to have available for home and travel.
This is according to the recommendation of a UK based doctor, Toluwani Binutu
(1) Medicine cabinet
Your cabinet should have: • Painkillers eg Paracetamol, Ibuprofen & Aspirin (No aspirin for those < 16 years)
- Antihistamines eg Piriton, Loratadine
- Oral rehydration salts (for Diarrhoea)
- Drugs for Indigestion (like Antacids) Anti-diarrhoea medication
Sunscreen
(2) First aid box
The purpose of a proper First aid box is to help treat minor cuts & injuries.
It should contain: Bandages, Gloves & plasters Antiseptic solution & wipes Medical tapes & plaster Thermometer (to check for fever) Sterile dressings & Tweezers
Eyewash solution
So for all of you that it is only Agbo (Herbal concoction) & Spirit that is in your First aid boxes, you see that there’s a problem?
(3) Blood pressure machine
Have you heard tales of people who were okay one minute, then collapsed & died the next minute? Chances are that they were Hypertensive but didn’t know it.
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Hypertension is called “The Silent Killer” because it is an illness that can be present but cause ZERO symptoms. Do you know what can help you keep tabs on your Blood pressure?
A Blood pressure machine.
- Blood Sugar machine (Glucometer)
Diabetes mellitus is another illness that can be present for a long time without the sufferer knowing about it.
It does not have a cure, but it can be managed effectively. This makes a Glucometer a must-have in every home, whether you’re diabetic or not.
A Glucometer is essential to help us check our blood sugar regularly, whether for the purpose of preventing or treating Diabetes.
- (5) Pulse Oximeter
This is one device that many people might not know about, but it is just as essential as the others especially in these COVID times.
It is the easiest device to use. You simply attach it to your finger & it will measure both your heart rate & the amount of oxygen present in your blood. Normal blood oxygen readings should be 95-98%.
So if anyone is finding it difficult to breathe (or is even breathing normally) & this device shows a low Oxygen value, you know that it is time to take the person to the hospital.
