| In the event of a disaster, whether it is natural or | | | | the average citizen, being confronted with |
| caused by man, being having the right tools to | | | | situations they don't know how to handle can |
| handle the situation can be a matter of life and | | | | cause panic. You might think that your instincts will |
| death. Regardless of your medical training and | | | | take over and you'll handle any situation |
| background it's important for professionals, as well | | | | effectively, but what if someone needs stitches? |
| as everyday citizens to have the emergency | | | | Do you know how to suture a wound properly? |
| medical supplies necessary to treat injuries. If you | | | | What about dental emergencies? This is where |
| are concerned about being able to properly handle | | | | having medical information readily available can |
| a medical emergency in the event of a disaster, | | | | come into play. There is a wealth of emergency |
| here is a brief guide to ensure you have what it | | | | medical information at bookstores, Red Cross |
| takes to handle almost anything that comes your | | | | organizations, and on the internet. This includes |
| way. | | | | information on how to use emergency medical |
| 1) Having medical information on hand can save | | | | supplies correctly, and efficiently. It's important to |
| lives. If an accident happens and someone needs | | | | have a wide array of sources for medical |
| treatment, will you know what to do? If you're | | | | information so you are prepared for many |
| already trained in how to use EMS gear or EMT | | | | different types of situations. |
| supplies, this may not be a big concern. But for | | | | |