The
Ten Design Features of First Aid Paks
1. SUFFICIENT SUPPLIES:
Supplies and equipment are designed to meet the three “HOWS”.
a. How many people?
b. How far from medical help?
c. How long?
Designing to the THREE “HOWS” provides our FIRST
AID PAKS with “enough stuff”.
2. STATE-OF-THE-ART:
Supplies and equipment have the latest improvements that
other first aid kits do not have. Examples include ICE TAPE® to
replace crush cold packs and KOLD WRAP® one step sterile
bandages for burns.
3. PROBLEM-ORIENTED FIRST AID SYSTEM:
The kit is divided into numbered modules, each designed to
solve a specific first aid problem. An example, MODULE #
2 is for minor cuts. You pull out only the module you need
to solve the problem. This is the unique feature and our
design that sets it apart from all other first aid kits.
We call it: ”FIRST-AID-BY-THE-NUMBERS”®.
4. INTEGRATED MANUAL:
The easy to read manual is organized into chapters by first
aid problem, each corresponding to the identically numbered
and color-coded MODULE. For example, MODULE # 2 = CHAPTER
# 2. A Quick Reference Summary is part of each chapter for
a fast review. Reading the manual provides a review of first
aid and the kit.
5. EXPANDABLE:
Our first aid kits are not in tightly packed plastic boxes
that do not provide the user with extra space for additional
supplies or equipment. FIRST AID PAK modules have space to
add favorite additional items and allow the user to individualize
the modules to meet diverse needs.
6. USER FRIENDLY:
Highly water resistant, most versions come with reflectors
for emergency night identification. The manuals are waterproof,
and in large readable type. The outside bags are of soft
rugged fabric or tough plastic cases designed for stressed
environments. Modular design aids even the untrained or younger
caregiver.
7. AUTHORITATIVE:
The manual is regularly edited by a team of specialists from
a wide variety of medical fields, including emergency medicine.
The editor is a board-certified surgeon. References are provided
for additional information.
8. RE-INVENTORY SYSTEM:
Each FIRST AID PAK comes with a system to record supplies
and equipment used. Such a system avoids a depleted first
aid kit, the most common problem with first aid kits. Replacement
of modules or contents is easy and discounted via www.firstaidpak.com.
9. PERSONAL PHARMACY MODULE:
In comprehensive kits, a separate module is provided for
medications. The manuals have information and recommendations
for meds and a log for recording expiration dates, and what
meds the user adds to the kit.
10. LONG SHELF LIFE:
We design to a five year shelf life objective. |