St. John’s SJF T4 (Travel/Trucking/Car/Sports)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the nature of first aid and its full form?
  First aid is the immediate and fundamental care provided to a sick or injured person before an authorised medical practitioner takes over their care. It emphasises life preservation and minimising serious harm.Full form: First Investigation Relief Symptom Treatment arrangement Immediately Disposal
• Why are the first aid kits important in vehicles?
  The first aid items needed to save a person up until medical help arrives are included in the vehicle accident first aid kit. For example, it can stop the bleeding, bandage cuts, use antiseptic cleaners to clean mud and scrapes, etc.
• When should I call 108?
  Call 108 only for emergency purposes like a serious injury, when you could not stop the bleeding and don’t know what to do next, if the person becomes unconscious or having head injury. You can call 108 and seek medical advice. Don’t make a call without any emergency or for minor injuries; it can delay in getting emergency medical assistance to someone who really needs that.
• What should you have in the travel first aid kit?
  The travel first aid kit should contain disposable latex-free exam gloves, adhesive plasters in assorted sizes, hydro-colloid blister plasters, Gauze, adhesive first aid tape, elasticated bandage wrap for sprains and strains.
• What is the necessary action for having a travel first aid kit?
  The primary goal of assembling a travel first aid kit is to ensure that it contains all of the necessary supplies for controlling minor wounds and illnesses.