Hello Hive World, this is 
The topic I want to write about today is the Importance and Awareness of First Aid.
First, let’s understand what First Aid actually is. The term refers to the immediate help, techniques, and supplies used to assist someone before they receive medical treatment or reach the hospital.
Let me just admit there isn’t much awareness about First Aid in our country, and honestly, that’s the reason I don’t know much about it myself. Normally in our homes (in most households across Pakistan), a First Aid kit is rarely kept. Probably the lack of awareness is the biggest reason behind this. And yet, there are so many situations where a First Aid kit becomes necessary. A very common example: women getting cuts on their fingers while cutting in the kitchen.
For this, there are usually two common things in Pakistani homes an adhesive plaster (Saniplast) and either Burnol or Sudocrem. Whenever there’s a small cut, these two are used as immediate support. I keep them in my own house too.
Picture sourced from Saniplast's official Instagram
Picture sourced from Sudocrem website
Now, does a person always need to see a doctor after using these? Not really. In my opinion, minor cuts or burns usually heal at home with Sudo Cream around 70% of such cases. But of course, this is just a very small and common example. Many people have more serious issues breathing difficulties, heart problems, and one of the most common these days: diabetes.
To be honest, diabetes has become so common that almost every third person seems to be struggling with it. And for diabetic patients, treating wounds becomes more complicated their cuts heal slowly, and bleeding tends to last longer. Still, I have to say Saniplast and Sudocrem are two of the most successful “go-to” items in Pakistani households.
Coming back to awareness as I see it, awareness is extremely important because sometimes awareness itself works as First Aid. Let me share an example: my late aunt suffered from diabetes and also had chronically low blood pressure. One day, by chance, I visited her and my uncle. I saw her lying weakly on the sofa, struggling to catch her breath. I asked what had happened, and she said she had felt uneasy and, to fix it, drank some apple juice 🥶, Oh man, the moment I heard that, I was shocked. I knew apple juice contains natural sugars that trigger blood sugar spikes and can make sugar imbalance even worse in such cases. I immediately asked her why she drank that, and then quickly made her lemon water with a pinch of salt. And guess what after drinking it, she started feeling better within minutes. In 5–10 minutes, she was back to normal. After that, I sat her down and explained what kind of liquids and diet she should take in such conditions, and also got her to consult a doctor, who, interestingly, prescribed almost the same dietary advice.
These were just some small situations where I happened to provide First Aid. But beyond this, I truly salute those people who provide First Aid in road accidents, construction site accidents, and other critical moments, vital in life saving. That requires a big heart courage and precision, both at the same time.
Thank you so much for reading my post. I’d love to hear in the comments about your own experiences with First Aid.