Choosing Emergency Equipment To Fill Triage Kits

Choosing Emergency Equipment To Fill Triage Kits

by Eric Holm

Triage kits are similar to traditional first aid kits but they are designed to be used in a major disaster that involves multiple victims. The term triage defines the process of assessing injuries to determine which are in need of the fastest attention. This system is used anytime help is needed in a remote area on rough terrain or when there are more people in need of assistance than there are rescue personnel. The goal is to treat as many patients as quickly as possible.

Emergency supplies packed into this type of disaster kit are very familiar to most people but there are some items that are designed specifically to address the unique challenges presented when there are several victims to help at one time. Injuries must be quickly evaluated for severity. Some will be minor enough that treatment can wait awhile. Some victims are categorized as delayed. These people will need to go to a hospital but transport is not urgent. Other injuries will be so severe that transportation to the nearest medical facility must happen immediately. The deceased will be put into body bags and await transportation to the morgue after all living victims have been treated. Disaster supplies needed include brightly colored vests to identify rescue workers and various colors of tape to mark patient status. These medical first aid kits should include some type of emergency manual with advice about conducting a rescue operation.

This specialized first aid kit can also include manuals outlining various emergency procedures, including CPR and the proper treatment for a variety of minor injuries. A couple portable stretchers that can be quickly assembled to evacuate the seriously injured will also come in handy during a crisis.

Natural disasters and terrible accidents are situations no one ever wants to go through. When tragedy strikes, there is always a better chance for a positive outcome with the proper rescue equipment ready to go. Solar blankets and other first aid supplies can make a big difference if there is ever a disaster in your community and you are pressed into service.

All first responders will be familiar with analyzing injuries and prioritizing the need for treatment or transportation. During an earthquake, hurricane or flood, volunteers are often needed to help those who are injured. Learning the basics of offering assistance is something that everyone should take the time to do. There is no way of knowing when this knowledge can be used to save a life.



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Title: Choosing Emergency Equipment To Fill Triage Kits
Author: Eric Holm
Email: holm_eric@yahoo.com
Keywords: government disaster preparedness,government aid,disaster recovery,triage kits,cert kits,medical kits,emergency supplies,emergency kits,first responders,CERT
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Category: Data Recovery
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