When our son was almost a year old, he choked on a Goldfish cracker. Before I knew what I was doing, I had pulled him out of the highchair, had flung him, facing down, onto my forearm, and began to hit his back between the shoulder blades. After two times, the cracker flew out onto the floor, and he begin to cry.
At that moment, more than at any other, I was grateful that my husband and I took a choking aid/CPR class before G was born. I believe that what I learned there helped me know what to do on that scary afternoon.
Yet what if I don’t always react so quickly? What if I panic and freeze, not knowing what to do? I don’t like to dwell on “what ifs,” but I do believe that preparation and know-how is important, should an emergency spring up.
I’m thrilled to tell you today about a first aid kit that takes most of the guesswork out of those crucial situations: Intelligent First Aid. Intelligent First Aid is the most comprehensive, all-inclusive, and smart first aid kit I’ve found. Intelligent First Aid’s Talking First Aid kit not only includes cue cards with detailed drawings and instructions to let you know what to do with every type of injury or occurrence, but it also has recorded instructions which you can play at will to talk you through the actions required.
The Intelligent First Aid Talking First Aid kit includes talking care packs (including talking cue cards and medical supply packs) for all of the following injuries/conditions:
- Breathing/CPR
- Bleeding
- Shock
- Head & Spine Injuries
- Bone Injuries
- Eye Injuries
- Burns
- Bites & Stings
Also included is a basics care packet (with basic medical supplies), a fully illustrated instruction manual, a quick-start guide (also with narration), and a positionable flashlight, all housed within a soft-sided, zip-closure case with a handle and detachable strap. It’s an easy first aid kit to tote around as you go, and excellent for travel.
Here’s my demonstration of what is included within the Talking First Aid kit, as well as a sample of the narration you’ll hear on the cue cards:
Intelligent First Aid review from Megret on Vimeo.
You can order Intelligent First Aid kits directly via their online store. There are several other kits available, including a Safe at Home kit and workplace (On the Job) kits.
***And right now, Intelligent First Aid is running a winter special: 25% off everything on their site with the promotional code WINTER25 used at checkout.***
Win it! Thanks to the generous folks at Intelligent First Aid, one of you will win a Talking First Aid kit, a $149.99 value! To enter to win, just comment below with another one of their kits you’d like to have around or give to someone…or tell me about an experience you had where rapid first aid was required…..OR tell me something you read/learned from their website. I’ll close the contest next Sunday, February 7th, 2010 at 11pm EST. Sorry; US entries only. Good luck!
CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
Congrats to the winner, commenter #6, Melissa, who said, “I think this would be wonderful for us because we have a swimming pool. It would be nice to keep in handy in case we ever did need to do CPR! (but praying to God that we never will).”
Thanks, everyone, for participating!
Debra Muccio (2 years ago)
the First Aid Traveler Kit…..wonderful!!
kynha (2 years ago)
I remember one time I was choking on an orange and luckily my father was there to give me the heimlich maneuver. Thank god he was there.
elizabeth (2 years ago)
I think what would come in hand the most for me would be the safe traveler kit for my car
Michelle (2 years ago)
Oh! The traveler kit for sure!
Thanks for a great giveaway!
Vanessa (2 years ago)
Wow, what a great giveaway. I must say that with as much as we travel, the safe traveler pack to keep in the car would be fantastic!
Melissa (2 years ago)
I think this would be wonderful for us because we have a swimming pool. It would be nice to keep in handy in case we ever did need to do CPR! (but praying to God that we never will)
Cindi (2 years ago)
What a great addition to the First Aid Kit! Being talked through a serious medical condition would be so helpful!
I have been on the scene where accidents have happened and would loved to have one of these Intelligent Fir Aid Kits! Also,
this statement kind of caught me off guard: In 95% of all emergencies, bystanders are the first on the scene. In these cases, the first 3-4 minutes following an accident/injury are the most critical to maintain basic life support and to prevent further injury.
Many thanks, Cindi
Rose Mary W (2 years ago)
I would buy the Home & Away Combo (ERS300CO) for my grand-daughter. She’ll be going off to College in September and I’d like her to have a kit for her car and for her Dorm room.
formosarose AT gmail DOT com
Nicole (2 years ago)
I’d like to have their Home & Away Combo kits. One for the house another to keep just in the car! Thanks
nicole barr (2 years ago)
I would like to have the Home & Away Combo kit
Aisha (2 years ago)
Even though I work as a Nursing Assistant, I’m still glad I came across the Intelligent First Aid website. It’s good to be reminded all the time how to perform first aid and the common mistakes.
Nad (2 years ago)
I’d love the Home & Away Combo for myself and for my mom too. Thanks for the chance!
Katherine Barnett (2 years ago)
I would also love their safe travelor kit!
stephanie rutledge (2 years ago)
I like the home and away combo- perfect!
Jennifer Barr (2 years ago)
Home & Away Combo
Kelley Wood (2 years ago)
I would like the safe traveler kit. You never know when you need some of these items. What a great giveaway!
Birdie S. (2 years ago)
Id love to have their Safe Traveler (ERS300T) for our motorhome !!!!
Kim (2 years ago)
this pack looks interesting: Bleeding Care Pack
Kowanda (2 years ago)
I would like the Safe Traveler® (ERS300T). My husband is in the Army and we are on the road a lot with traveling to visit family and moving.
Linda Kish (2 years ago)
I also like the safe at home kit
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
Jessie (2 years ago)
I love the Home & Away Combo! This is a great product. I can just imagine myself in a panic and these products calming me right down, guiding me through the process. Great idea!
Steph (2 years ago)
I think the Home & Away Combo kit would be fantastic to own. Thankfully, I haven’t had any major emergencies in the house, stiches and whatnot, nothing major [knock on wood].
Amy (2 years ago)
Safe at Home would be very helpful!
addeviant (2 years ago)
the safe traveler
shelly (2 years ago)
I would like Home & Away Combo (ERS300CO)
Priya (2 years ago)
I would like the Safe Traveller…
Julie L (2 years ago)
Safe at home or safe traveler kit
melissa n (2 years ago)
i also like the talking pocket medic
DEBIJOT (2 years ago)
I would like the traveler kit for my van. Thanks
Amy (2 years ago)
Woah, that is freaking COOL!!! With little boys, who have already been to the ER, this would be awesome!! I could also use the Home & Away kit
Carrie Z (2 years ago)
The bleeding care pack is another kit that I owuld like. I have three young boys and we have had our share of cuts and head bumps over the years. I live in a rural area and this talking kit would be great for us!
ReggieMann (2 years ago)
I would like to have the Safe Traveler for my car
renee (2 years ago)
I would love to send my husband to work with the On the Job® Grand kit.
Trina (2 years ago)
I have a friend who owns a restaurant. I will have to tell her about the Restaurant On the Job Kit.
Laureen (2 years ago)
I’d like to have the Safe Traveler kit in my car. Thanks!
Vanessa (2 years ago)
The home and away travel pack would be great! Thanks!
Judy B (1 year ago)
I think the Home and Away kit would be very useful, or make a great gift!
tina reynolds (1 year ago)
I love the idea of this kit I have two toddlers and a baby on the way so it would be very useful. I also really liked the
Home & Away Combo thanks eaglesforjack@gmail.com
sara loud (1 year ago)
My dancing teacher started choking on a hotdog when I was a child. My dad was the one who saved her.
Melissa S. (1 year ago)
Would love to have their Home & Away Combo!!
Thanks for the chance:)
Stephanie Grant (1 year ago)
This would be a very useful tool to have around the house! I would also like to have one of their Home & Away Combo Kit.
Rajee (1 year ago)
the First Aid Traveler Kit…..wonderful!!