Re: First Aid Kits
Honestly, the only things I would push for a
venue is a simple first aid kit. Band-aids, some
roller gauze, sterile water and eye flush if in a shop, a pair of gloves, and a mouth to mouth barrier device. An
AED is always an awesome thing to have, cost permitting.
As an
EMT, anything beyond that in a
venue is fairly unnecessary. With the time it takes to get ems to a
venue in the majority of cases, this is far over the top and can lead to issues.
However, that being said, when your venues start getting larger (1000+), you will typically start having an
EMT on your security staff. At that
point the
EMT and his
med director should be making the decision based on their protocols and standing orders.
The problem with people trying to help people this day is the fact that you will be sued for giving some kid a band-aid at the ticket office. I hate to be that person, but it happens. Alot, and unfortunatly I see it everyday while working on ambulances. Also, if it is something serious enough that you are going to need a
med kit that large, you will need a higher
level of care than you can provide. Just watch yourself, its always the best bet.