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HEARING
PROTECTION
Used in very loud or
noisy
environments,
especially when calling
for a rescue helicopter.
BLOOD
PRESSURE CUFF
To assess a patients
blood pressure which is
of vital importance dur-
ing times of injury or
illness.
RESCUE GLOVES
Used to protect the
responders
hands
from injury from sharp
or
jagged
surfaces
such as broken glass,
sharp metals and road
surfaces.
EMERGENCY
BLANKET
Foil blanket - Helps
protect patients from
the
environment
which could result in
complications such as
hypothermia.
BASIC MEDICAL KIT
A few bandages, gauze
and tape to deal with
urgent bleeding when it
is noticed
N95 RESPIRATOR
These masks are of vital
importance to protect
responders when they
are treating patients
with airborne diseases
such as TB.
FLASHLIGHT &
HEADLAMP
Used
to
assist
responders in dark areas
or scenes at night such
as car accidents, or load
shedding. The torch is
also used to assess a
patients pupils.
HEMO GLUCOSE TEST
“HGT”
Used to assess a
patients blood glucose
level. This is especially
important for diabetic
patients.
RESCUE SCISSORS
Special
scissors
to
cut clothing or tough
materials.
Enabling
responder to visually
assess and treat the
wounded area.
SAFETY GLASSES
Protect responders eyes
from potential hazards
such as blood, secretions
or chemicals.
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