First aid kit

Wherever there is vehicle traffic, there is always a certain health risk. The automotive industry is working to minimise risks by continuously improving performance, efficiency, comfort and safety. Nevertheless, unwanted health problems can occur when driving on the road, sometimes from drivers and sometimes for very different reasons. The legislator and its supervisory authorities stipulate various obligations for any problems that may arise, in addition to controls to prevent potential dangers on the road. These requirements are very important as they often save lives. First aid is the term used to describe the first aid that must be provided in the event of an accident or injury. First aid kits often save lives until the injured are taken to the nearest health centre. Some accidents are often not so serious that they require a trip to hospital. However, a first aid kit is essential for minor abrasions, burns, cuts, sprains and similar cases. In this context, the first aid kit is therefore one of the things that drivers should keep in their vehicle or buy if they do not have one.

The first aid kit protects against unfortunate incidents

The vehicle first aid kit or vehicle first aid kit is one of the items that contain materials that can prevent problems from arising on the road. The medical items and tools it contains are materials that can be used in the initial treatment of injured persons. All motor vehicles on the road must have a first aid kit. The reason why medical supplies in the first aid kit are mandatory is to protect drivers, other people in the vehicle, pedestrians and all other living beings in the vicinity from adverse situations such as accidents.

What should be included in a first aid kit?

The first aid kit is usually kept in the boot of the vehicle. This bag contains many aids from bandages to scissors, from needles to torches. Bandages, plasters, compresses, disposable gloves and a rescue blanket are also important components of a first aid kit.
Apart from all these first aid materials, there are some tools that are useful but not mandatory in vehicles. These materials, which provide additional precautions, can be placed in the road bag or in another bag. These materials are generally listed as follows:

• First aid booklet
• notebook
• pencil
• bottled water
• a small knife
• blood group card
• spare batteries
• Dermatol known as wound powder
• Aspirin

Will a vehicle without a first aid kit pass inspection?

First of all, the vehicle's first aid kit, fire extinguisher and reflector are among the items checked by the authorities during the inspection. If no first aid kit is present during the vehicle inspection, this is considered a "minor defect". The absence of a fire extinguisher and reflector is also a "minor defect". However, it should not be forgotten that a first aid kit is essential for the car.
Authorities and legislators strongly recommend that all drivers on the road have a first aid kit, a fire extinguisher and a reflector. The importance of the first aid kit in the vehicle can be illustrated by various examples. We can list these examples as follows to better understand why a first aid kit should be kept:
If a possible injury results in blood loss, first aid can be administered with scissors, tampons and cloths in the first aid kit.
A preliminary intervention can be carried out by performing the first response before the ambulance arrives.
First aid for burns can be administered using the cream in the first aid kit. In the case of fractures or dislocations, the plasters in the first aid kit can provide help. Breathing can be made possible for patients who cannot breathe through the airway tube.
A torch can be useful to see the wound and indicate its position. Scissors may prove to be an important material in terms of quickly intervening in wounds without moving the injured person too much.
Plasters and bandages can be used to prevent small wounds from becoming infected. It is therefore always advisable to buy a first aid kit.
Antiseptic solutions in the first aid kit are important for cleaning open wounds. Cleaning solutions can be used on open wounds.
Medical gloves can be used to handle the wound cleanly. Safety pins can be useful for securing dressings.
As you can see, it is a very useful precaution to have a first aid kit in the vehicle and to keep it in the vehicle at all times, regardless of whether it is checked or not. Whether the size of the accident is small, medium or large - it is not clear when the accident will occur. In addition to the first aid kit, basic first aid training, which every individual should receive, increases the survival rate from possible accident situations - first aid saves lives! Conscious action protects the health of you and your loved ones.