HERITAGE

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WATCH IT OUT FOR A BETTER HEALTH

Basic things that should be found in a medicine cabinet for emergencies if ever are as follows:

PLASTIC BANDAGES ~ instant covering for minor cuts and wounds
GAUZE BANDAGES ~ to cover large grazes, deep cuts and wounds.
ADHESIVE TAPE ~ to keep gauze bandages in place.
ANTIBIOTIC CREAM ~ for more sever cuts and scrapes.
INFANT DOSING SPOON ~ for giving the correct dosage of medication to an infant.
BABY OIL ~ for tasks requiring lubrication, also for cleaning navels.
COTTON SWABS & ALCOHOL ~ for cleaning wounds, ears, face and many more… also for applying medication.
SCISSORS ~ used for cutting tapes and gauzes.
ORAL THERMOMETER ~ for taking body temperature of older member of the family.
RECTAL THERMOMETER ~ it is dangerous for infants to use an oral thermometer as they don’t know yet how to hold one in their mouths. This is a must for them.
ACETAMINOPHEN ~ for reducing pain and fever.

CARING FOR SICK PERSONS

Ø When caring for a patient at home, make sure the surrounding is clean, pleasant and comfortable. A person, especially a child, can quickly become bored and despondent in a drab room. Brighten the room by hanging colorful plasters or pictures.
Ø Give some materials like newspapers, books etc for him to be entertained to ease boredom. Just make sure you don’t keep it for hours since it can strain the eyes and cause headache.
Ø Most children constantly demand attention so give a time for you to play with them.
Ø Always carry out the doctor’s instructions or advices exactly. Give the right amount of prescribed medicine at the right time. Before giving medicine don’t forget to read the label on the bottle to check its contents and be sure to keep it out of children’s reach.
Ø Take the patient’s temperature at regular intervals, in the mouth or under the arm, using a clinical thermometer. This way you can tell if you still have to administer medicine.