The MediBC First Aid Backpack: Your Medical Emergency Solution

Across the world, around 5.8 million people per year die as a result of their injuries. Considering we have so many advancements in technology and medicine, this number is alarmingly high.

Whether you're going camping or just driving around on your daily commute, it's important you have some emergency supplies on hand. While you can do everything in your power to ensure you stay safe, it's never a guarantee.

You can't control what other people or Mother Nature do, but you can certainly have the right tools available to handle anything that happens. For example, a first aid backpack can literally be a lifesaver when disaster strikes.

In this article, we'll discuss what's in a MediBC first aid backpack, as well as which scenarios it'll help you out in.

What's in a MediBC First Aid Backpack?

The MediBC first aid backpack has everything you need, no matter what emergency situation you're in. It's made of heavy-duty material to be durable, but it also has padded shoulders so the wearer is comfortable.

Below are the crucial items contained within this backpack.

First Aid Booklet

In an emergency situation, knowing how to use the first aid items is crucial, as every second counts. Even if you previously knew how to use an item, panic and shock may impair you. A first aid booklet can help guide you through the steps of using medical items so you ensure everyone's safety.

Plastic Bandage Strips

No first aid kit would be missing plastic bandage strips. For small injuries that are not life-threatening, you can simply place a one of these over the wound to keep it clean and to stop bleeding.

Paper Tape

Paper tape allows you to secure bandages without irritation to the skin. It has the strength to keep bandages in place without putting the person in more pain or discomfort.

Wound Wipe

When you don't have clean running water available, wound wipes are ideal. Without proper cleaning of a wound before dressing or bandaging, you have a higher risk of infection.

Healaid Cream, Burnaid Gel, Stingose Gel

Again, you need to ensure the wound is as clean as possible before you place a bandage on it. Healaid cream, burnaid gel, and stingose gel serve to not only soothe the injury, but also sanitize it as much as possible. In the case of stingose gel, this relieves itching, pain, and swelling from insect bites.

Supadine Iodine Spray

Before putting a bandage on, you need to ensure the wound is as bacteria-free as possible. Spray some Supadine antiseptic to reduce skin infections.

Dressing and Bandages

Both dressing and bandages are like plastic bandage strips, but are for larger injuries. These help to stop bleeding and keep the wound protected from outside dirt and bacteria. You can also use bandages to tape any sprains.

Cotton Buds

Cotton buds can be used to gently wipe off debris that may be stuck in a wound. Make sure to sanitize both the cotton buds and the wound before using.

Eye Pad

When there's an eye injury, regular bandages and tape may not suffice. By applying an eye pad, you can keep a person's eye safe from further injury and help stop the bleeding.

Eye Drops

Before applying an eye pad, you may need to flush the eye of any debris. It can also relieve pain from scratches or cuts.

Forceps and Splinter Probe

If there are larger pieces of debris that cotton buds can't remove, you can use forceps. These are ideal for removing things like splinters from wounds. You can also use the splinter probe specifically, as these are designed especially for splinter removal.

Latex Gloves

With any injury, there's likely blood in the open. Protect yourself from bloodborne diseases by using latex gloves to handle any open wounds and items stained with blood.

Plastic Bags

Again, you want to keep all blood-stained items contained so no one's unnecessarily exposed to bloodborne diseases. Use these sealable plastic bags to put away strips of clothing, bandages, and other items that have blood on them.

Plastic Kidney Dish

If you're removing debris from wounds, you'll need somewhere to store it. Plastic kidney dishes are great for when you need to throw away items but don't have anything available. In the end, you can then slide the dish into a plastic bag to reduce exposure.

Cold Pack

Cold packs are mainly used to reduce inflammation and pain. This instant cold pack can be used for burns, insect bites, sprains, muscle injuries, and more.

Emergency Thermal Blanket

If you're stuck in extremely low temperatures, hypothermia is a very real threat. You and your group can keep warm with an emergency thermal blanket.

Safety Face Shield

A safety face shield can enable you to safely give CPR to a victim who's bleeding from the face. Even if they aren't, it can also reduce your exposure to their saliva.

Safety Pins

Safety pins are useful when you need to secure bandages and gauze, and tape isn't enough. Or if you've run out of tape, then safety pins can do in a pinch as well.

Scissors

Scissors will come in handy if you need to cut open a victim's clothes to reach the wound. You can also use it to cut bandages, gauze, and tape.

Sodium Chloride

Sodium chloride is better known as salt. If you need to flush any wounds to get rid of debris, simply mix water with sodium chloride for an isotonic solution.

Sunscreen

If you're stuck in the woods, or anywhere outdoors for that matter, the harsh sun can quickly deplete your energy and hydration. Not to mention it can cause blistering sunburns as well. Sunscreen can help keep the devastating effects of the sun at bay.

Daylee Towel

These are single-use, all-purpose towels that can help you soak up any blood or other bodily fluids. They can help you clear off a wound before you remove debris, disinfect, and bandage it.

What Scenarios Can This Backpack First Aid Kit Help You In?

Now that you know what's in the MediBC first aid backpack, here are a few scenarios it's beneficial for.

Car Emergencies

You never know if you're going to be involved in an accident or if your car's going to break down in the middle of nowhere. Depending on the time of the year, the weather can be particularly harsh. Any time spent exposed to the outside environment can take its toll on your body.

The kit has plenty of supplies to tend to any injuries, plus the emergency thermal blanket can either shield you from the sun or keep you insulated at night.

Doing Sports or Outdoor Activities

With any sport comes the risk of injury. Whether it's hiking, snowboarding, mountain climbing, or playing basketball, it's not a question of if, but when you're injured. With medical supplies on hand, you can tend to your cuts, sprains, and more promptly to prevent them from getting worse.

And if you're doing outdoor activities, it's easy to get lost and stuck in the wilderness. If you have a first aid backpack with you, you'll stand a better chance against Mother Nature.

Travelling

Perhaps you're choosing to travel by train or plane instead of by car. It's still useful to have a first aid backpack with you.

While in most countries, public transportation vehicles are required by law to carry first aid kits, you shouldn't solely rely on them. There's the chance that they've either ran out of items or they're past their expiration dates.

When you carry your own portable first aid kit on your travels, not only can you help yourself should an emergency arrive, but you can assist others as well.

School Emergencies

Whether little Suzie fell during recess or there's been a natural disaster and multiple students have injuries, you want to be prepared to take care of your students. Some natural disasters are serious enough to make the school an unsafe place to be, so you want a first aid kit that's highly mobile.

With a first aid backpack, you can just through it on and lead your classroom to the designated meeting place. This leaves your hands free to grab other necessities before leaving the area.

Be Prepared for Any Medical Emergencies With a MediBC First Aid Backpack

As you can see, the MediBC first aid backpack is filled to the brim with items that will keep you alive in any emergency situation. By buying extra time, you can ensure someone's survival as you wait for professional medical personnel to arrive.

Considering its versatility, the MediBC first aid backpack is perfect for any scenario, whether it's in a classroom or for an extreme sport. So be prepared for any emergencies by having this backpack handy.

Are you ready to keep you and your loved ones safe? Then purchase a Trafalgar Portable Soft first aid backpack today!