Talking First Aid Kit

A new first aid kit that talks you through a crisis could help you save a life. The Talking Kit is designed to help a user respond to a wide range of emergency needs. It’s divided into several color-coded sections arranged by type of emergency. Each section is placed in a separate pack that contains all the supplies needed to deal with that type of problem. The pack for the most serious problems (breathing and CPR) is placed in the front of the box, while the basic care pack (for cuts and scrapes) is in the back. Other packs are designed for bleeding, bone injuries, shock, eye injuries, head and spine injury and bites and stings.

In addition to supplies, each pack contains a card with a built-in audio module that provides step-by-step instructions on how to manage the emergency. The audio card also contains written instructions and pictures. When the treatment is given, any remaining contents in the pack are discarded. Individual replacement packs are available from the manufacturer.

Dave Hammond, President of Intelligent First Aid™, says the kits offered by the company are designed by medical professionals using the latest scientific standards for first aid care. Testing shows even 5th and 6th grade students can use the kit and accurately follow the directions.

The cost of the Talking Kit is $129.99. It’s currently being developed to provide instructions in several other languages. The manufacturer makes several other first aid kits without the audio component. In the future, the company would like to develop tailored kits, like for a baby-sitter or dorm room.

For information about the talking first aid kit:
http://www.intelligentfirstaid.com

For general information on first aid or putting together a home first aid kit:
The Mayo Clinic,
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/FirstAidIndex/FirstAidIndex