What would you put in your second aid kit?

  • PM_Your_Nudes_Please@lemmy.world
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    5 hours ago

    Yup. For minor issues, first aid is all that is needed; you don’t need to see a doctor for a minor cut, as long as the first aid ensures it’s not infected. But for larger things, secondary aid is what provides more long-term recovery.

    If someone dislocates a shoulder, first aid is putting it in a sling and bracing it against the body, so it doesn’t get worse (for instance, the tendons and ligaments in the shoulder joint can tear) before they can get to a hospital.

    If someone is massively bleeding, first aid is stopping the bleeding to keep them alive until they can get rescued.