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I have a Ear thermometer for an infant from American Red Cross first aid kit.....? It read the temp at Fahrenheit but now it switched to celcius. Did anyone have this problem and how can i change it back...thanks

Where do i buy Medium sized first aid kit at a lower price? Where do i buy Medium sized first aid kit at a lower price? Where in NYC can I find this kind of store. I visited the American Red Cross store and they sell things kinda expensive.

where can i find a little first aid kit box or bag? I need a box, tin, or bag that looks like it would be used for first aid, meaining its red and white with the little medical cross on it? i need to put some supplies in it for a get well soon present, and I cant find anything.

Myanmar junta hands out aid boxes with generals' names. Your thoughts? 42 minutes ago YANGON, Myanmar - Myanmar's military regime distributed international aid Saturday but plastered the boxes with the names of top generals in an apparent effort to turn the relief effort for last week's devastating cyclone into a propaganda exercise. The United Nations sent in three more planes and several trucks loaded with aid, though the junta took over its first two shipments. The government agreed to let a U.S. cargo plane bring in supplies Monday, but foreign disaster experts still were being barred entry. Despite international appeals to postpone a referendum on a controversial proposed constitution, voting began Saturday in all but the hardest hit parts of the country. With voters going to the polls, state-run television continuously ran images of top generals including junta leader, Senior Gen. Than Shwe, handing out boxes of aid at elaborate ceremonies. "We have already seen regional commanders putting their names on the side of aid shipments from Asia, saying this was a gift from them and then distributing it in their region," said Mark Farmaner, director of Burma Campaign UK, which campaigns for human rights and democracy in the country. "It is not going to areas where it is most in need," he said in London. State media say 23,335 people died and 37,019 are missing from Cyclone Nargis, which submerged entire villages in the Irrawaddy delta. International aid organizations say the death toll could climb to more than 100,000 as conditions worsen. The U.N. estimated that 1.5 million to 2 million people have been severely affected and has voiced concern about the disposal of bodies. With phone lines down, roads blocked and electricity networks destroyed, it is nearly impossible to reach isolated areas in the delta, complicated by the lack of experienced international aid workers and equipment. The junta has refused to grant access to foreign experts, saying it will only accept donations from foreign charities and governments, and then will deliver the aid on its own. Despite such obstacles, the U.N. refugee agency sent its first aid convoy by land into Myanmar on Saturday and began airlifting a 110 tons of shelter supplies from its warehouse in Dubai, it said. Two trucks carrying more than 20 tons of tents and plastic sheets for some 10,000 cyclone victims crossed into the country from northwestern Thailand, said the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees. "This convoy marks a positive step in an aid effort so far marked by challenges and constraints," said Raymond Hall, UNHCRs Representative in Thailand. "We hope it opens up a possible corridor to allow more international aid to reach the cyclone victims." A total of 23 international agencies were providing aid to people in the devastated areas, said Elisabeth Byrs, spokeswoman for the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. But a large number of organizations still were awaiting government clearance for more aid shipments, staff and transport. "It's a race against the clock," Byrs said. "If the humanitarian aid does not get into the country on a larger scale, there's the risk of a second catastrophe," she said, adding that people could die from hunger and diseases. Health experts have warned there was a great risk of diarrhea and cholera spreading because of the lack of clean drinking water and sanitation. Farmaner suggested that aid be delivered to the country, also known as Burma, even if the regime does not give its permission. "We have had a week to convince the regime to behave reasonably, and they are still blocking aid," he said. "So the international community needs to wake up and take bolder steps." However, aid providers are unlikely to pursue unilateral deliveries like airdrops because of the diplomatic firestorm that it could set off. So far, relief workers have reached 220,000 cyclone victims, only a small fraction of the number of people affected, the Red Cross said Friday. Three Red Cross aid flights loaded with shelter kits and other emergency supplies landed Friday without incident. The international Red Cross sent 31 tons of relief goods from Geneva Friday evening, including pumps, generators, water tanks and other water treatment equipment, as well as basic health care for about 10,000 people and surgery material, according to spokesman Marcal Izard. The shipment was designated for those in labor camps and prisons, he said. He said the agency planned to distribute the aid in coordination with the Myanmar Red Cross, which is the leading relief agency in Myanmar. The government seized two planeloads of high-energy biscuits — enough to feed 95,000 people — sent by the U.N. World Food Program. Despite the seizure, the WFP was sending three more planes Saturday from Dubai, Cambodia and Italy, even though those could be confiscated, too. "We are working around the clock with the authorities to ensure the kind of access that we need to ensure it goes to people that need it most," WFP spokesman Marcus Prior said in Bangkok, Thailand. Richard Horsey, a spokesman for U.N. humanitarian operations, said an international presence is needed in Myanmar to look at the logistics of getting boats, helicopters and trucks into the delta area. "That's a critical bottleneck that must be overcome at this point," he said in Bangkok. Heavy rain forecast in the next week was certain to exacerbate the misery. Diplomats and aid groups warned the number of dead could eventually exceed 100,000 because of illnesses and said thousands of children may have been orphaned. Survivors from one of the worst-affected areas, near the town of Bogalay, were among those fighting hunger, illness and wrenching loneliness. "All my 28 family members have died," said Thein Myint, a 68-year-old fisherman who wept while describing how the cyclone swept away the rest of his family. "I am the only survivor." Officials have said only one out of 10 people who are homeless, injured or threatened by disease and hunger have received some kind of aid since the cyclone hit May 3. The government's abilities are limited. It has only a few dozen helicopters, most of which are small and old. It also has about 15 transport planes, primarily small jets unable to carry hundreds of tons of supplies. "Not only don't they have the capacity to deliver assistance, they don't have experience," said Farmaner, the British aid worker. "It's already too late for many people. Every day of delays is costing thousands of lives." I know this is a lengthy article but it's worth the read. We sometimes complain about our government here in the States. At least we're not ran by a military junta or military dictatorship. Myanmar's Junta are no better than crimminals.

First Aid Kit? i was wondering if anyone knew wherre i could get a red metal first aid box that has a cross on it. I saw one and was going to buy it but they were out of them

My father cut himself about 3 hours ago and will not stop bleeding. Should I take him to the ER? I am Red Cross first aid certified and have bandaged it up snugly with my first aid kit. The cut doesn't look deep enough for stitches to me but he takes plavix and aspirin every day due to heart problems so I'm supposed to expect a delay for bleeding to stop, but how long? I should have mentioned that my father refuses to go to the ER. Seeking medical attention will entail calling an ambulance and the police when he refuses to go. I try only to put him, my 2 young children, my husband and myself through this emotional trauma when absolutely necessary. You can only help someone so much when they don't want help.

assorted cat jokes....? What do cats eat for breakfast? Mice Crispies Why do cats like to hear other cats make noise? It's meow-sic to their ears! Why do cats eat fur balls? Because they love a good gag! Why does everyone love cats? They're purr-fect! What do you call a cat who eats lemons? A sourpuss! What do you call it when a cat bites? Catnip! What's every cat's favorite song? Three Blind Mice! What do you call it when a cat stops? A paws! What's a cat's second favorite food? Spa-catti! What do you call a cat who's joined the Red Cross? A first-aid kit! What do you call a cat when he first wakes up with the alarm clock? Catsup! Where do cats write down notes? Scratch Paper! What kind of cats lay around the house? Car-pets! How do cats buy things? From a cat-alogue!

Advice for a new babysitter? I am looking to hand out flyers for babysitting. I am going into 7th grade in August, and I know I can babysit. I have taken a class at Red Cross for babysitting, I will have a mini-first aid kit with me when I babysit, and I have worked with young kids at my church. I haven't actually babysat yet, but I want to. Do you have any advice for me?

i am doing a research project on what plans you made in case of an earth quake? age gender 1) you have sufficient bottled water? how many gallons? 2)you have sufficient canned /dry food supplies? for how many days? 3) do you have a first aid KIt? 4) do you have a flashlight with sufficient batteries? 5)do you have a radio with sufficent batteries? 6)what rdaio station would you listen to for information? 7) how many days do you think it would take until the state or national Guard could help ? the red cross or salvation Army? 8)do you have an escape plan from your house or work? 9)do you have a meeting site for you and your family? 10)where would you live if your house was damaged? please answer this questions it wil be greatly appreciated.

Help in Acquiring a Medic Armband? I fancy myself a bit of a medic, so to speak; I always carry around a first-aid kit (since I always have my bag), and I have some experience with wounds and settings and such. To help play into the role a little more, I want to get an armband similar to the military kind, but much simpler. Essentially, I just want a white band with a red cross on it that'll go around my upper arm. Does anyone know a place where I could buy one cheaply and quickly? Or would it be better to just get some fabric and a dye marker and do it myself?

Are these all items from ww2 not ww1 but ww2? Im doing a research project and i need help please war people help me American ground soldiers Weapons Ammunitation Weapon cleaning kit 1st aid kit Gas mask Blanket Helmet A few days’ rations Comfort rations: razor with blades, toothbrush & paste, soap, foot powder, gum and candy Change of socks Mess kit Poncho Canteen with cup Water purification tablets Bayonet http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_did_American_ground_soldiers_carry_into_battle American Aircraft Soldiers American Anti-Aircraft Soldiers Personal Items Leather Jacket Name Labels Money Belt black or tan ties G.I. Red Cross Personal Effects Bag & Toiletries Large Set Plain Plastic Toothbrush Plain Black 5" Plastic Combs Steel Scissors, 3.5" Tin Soap Box G.I./ Doughboy Reproduction Shaving Kits G.I. Handkerchiefs Black Elastic blousing bands Hangers wooden clothes pins Reproduction G.I. Sewing Kits Black 2" Safety Pins Sewing Kit Spare Thread Card Camouflage Parachute Scarves Aprons Weapon: M-60 machine gun 200 rounds of ammo 9mm pistol Fighting knife Rifleman/AG: M16A2, M16A4, M4, M4A1 Grenadier: One of the above rifles with the addition of the M203 or M203A1 40mm grenade launcher. Gunner: M240 series, M60 series, M249 series, M2 series, Mk19 Mortarman, 60, 80, or 120mm mortars. Designated Marksman: M14/21, M24, M40, M82, M107, M110 M9 pistol M870-M500 shotguns Grenades Claymore mines Personal weapon, M16a2/M16a4/M4/M249 Smallest fire team: four men- three riflemen (usually, one of them has an M203 grenade launcher) with either the M16a3 or an M4a1 and the fourth carries a machine gun, usually the M249 Marines are using the M60 and M240 Sniper teams: one rifleman and one marksman that carries either the M324, M21 (aka M14 DMR) or M82 Ka-Bar survival knife (last-resort weapon after your pistol) Pistols: M92F, Mk23 Mod 0, Delta Force has access to any weapon in the world some new weapons are: MP7a1 submachine gun HK416: best 5.56mm (and .30cal) assault rifle in the world Food Food for 2 days Water MRE-Meal ready to eat Food: a standard Meal(s)-Ready-to-Eat (MRE), water canteen/bottle that rests in a pouch Unknown Chemical protective suit Gas mask Helmet Flak jacket 1 extra uniform Sleeping bag Sleeping mat Socks Compass Night vision goggles Army uses the ACU- Army Combat Uniform. USAF uses the DCU-Desert Combat Uniform BDU-Battle dress uniform ABU-Airmen Battle Uniform Marines use the MARPAT uniform as does the Navy Body armor with Kevlar plates ACH (Advanced Combat Helmet) ACU (Advanced Combat Uniform) heavy backpacks, which range from 20 to over 60 pounds depending on what's in them, the heavier ones (unless it's a radio) they drop it in combat and pick it up later standard digital-camo Battle-Dress-Uniform under a Kevlar vest w/ various pouches, a water canteen, knee pads, either black, brown or tan boots, a Kevlar helmet (w/ appropriate camo) shooting goggles (mainly for keeping out debris, not looks), maybe wear gloves Personal items: the 101st Airborne has the unique tradition of placing an Ace card on their helmets Personal items: pictures of family, good luck charms, even iPods or cameras

I want to start a babysitters club, how should I do it? oookkk. I want to start in my area a Babysitters Club for middle schoolers and high schoolers. It'll be also like mentoring program, and a tutoring program. We'll take trips, do fundraisers, etc., while providing a service for parents. I was initially gonna start it within the military families in my area, and my local church...Here is how I was gonna start it... - Every new member will recieve a Babysitters kit (made by me)which includes, a tell-all book, info, Kid Kit, etc -Initally membership is $10.00, which goes to CPR and First Aid certification and babysitting course by Red Cross. -We will have meetings 2 times a month, and when we have meetings we talk about new business, making of flyers, redoing Kid Kits, creating t-shirts, planning of trips, fundraisers, or more fun babysitting courses, sharing experience, etc, and eating...lol... -It is for ages 11-18, although, age 11 and 12 will not be babysitting they will be Junior babysitters, and will either accompany "Babysitters, and Senior Babysitters". Babysitters are the 13-15 and the "senior Babysitters" are "16-18" -The meetings will last 1 hour - 1/2. The last 30 minutes is when parents can contact the "Babysitters Club" to set up babysitting, or tutoring services. Prospective Parents can also sit in on the meetings and see how we run it, and at the end request services. I was wondering if this sounds good, and also how to run the money thing. I was plannign on having the babysitters KEEP the money, and MAYBE pay maybe 2-5 dollars to the club, depending on how much they made, when they come to the meetings. BUT, I dont know.... Also, I want to do something where the members can run for President, Vice President, Treasurer, etc...but should I do that? Does any of this sound good, or any one have any ideas? Would you join it? I'm preparing to call my local youth service center and ask to make one, but I wanted to know what ya'll think, and would ya'll either join or call! lol///THANKS!!

I want to start a Babysitters Club much like the books, how do I go about it? oookkk. I want to start in my area a Babysitters Club for middle schoolers and high schoolers. It'll be also like mentoring program, and a tutoring program. We'll take trips, do fundraisers, etc., while providing a service for parents. I was initially gonna start it within the military families in my area, and my local church...Here is how I was gonna start it... - Every new member will recieve a Babysitters kit (made by me)which includes, a tell-all book, info, Kid Kit, etc -Initally membership is $10.00, which goes to CPR and First Aid certification and babysitting course by Red Cross. -We will have meetings 2 times a month, and when we have meetings we talk about new business, making of flyers, redoing Kid Kits, creating t-shirts, planning of trips, fundraisers, or more fun babysitting courses, sharing experience, etc, and eating...lol... -It is for ages 11-18, although, age 11 and 12 will not be babysitting they will be Junior babysitters, and will either accompany "Babysitters, and Senior Babysitters". Babysitters are the 13-15 and the "senior Babysitters" are "16-18" -The meetings will last 1 hour - 1/2. The last 30 minutes is when parents can contact the "Babysitters Club" to set up babysitting, or tutoring services. Prospective Parents can also sit in on the meetings and see how we run it, and at the end request services. I was wondering if this sounds good, and also how to run the money thing. I was plannign on having the babysitters KEEP the money, and MAYBE pay maybe 2-5 dollars to the club, depending on how much they made, when they come to the meetings. BUT, I dont know.... Also, I want to do something where the members can run for President, Vice President, Treasurer, etc...but should I do that? Does any of this sound good, or any one have any ideas? Would you join it? I'm preparing to call my local youth service center and ask to make one, but I wanted to know what ya'll think, and would ya'll either join or call! lol///THANKS!! thanks girls...I was wondering, if everythiing sounded about right...lol...anyone else?

hospital signs ( easy question :D ) okay um i need to know u know that thingy thats like a cross , it has 2 snakes around it , its not the red its the other thing , it can be found on first aid kits PLZ HELP T.T

hiv ? what does this story means? Search | My Home | Who's Online | FAQ | Log Out | User List | Mark All Read Bulletin Boards >> Am I Infected? Previous Index Next Flat Threaded Anonymous Unregistered Re: Porn Stars Get HIV 04/16/04 05:19 PM Reply Quote One 'positive' test for harmless anti bodies out of well over 20,000 porn stars who test monthly in ten years. Proof that 'AIDS' is not an std. Factors Known to Cause False Positive HIV Antibody Test Results 1.Anti-carbohydrate antibodies 52,19,13 2.Naturally-occurring antibodies 5,19 3.Passive immunization: receipt of gamma globulin or immune (as prophylaxis against infection which contains antibodies) 18, 26, 60, 4, 22, 42, 43, 13 4.Leprosy 2, 25 5.Tuberculosis 25 6.Mycobacterium avium 25 7.Systemic lupus erythematosus 15, 23 8.Renal (kidney) failure 48, 23, 13 9.Hemodialysis/renal failure 56, 16, 41, 10, 49 10.Alpha interferon therapy in hemodialysis patients 54 11.Flu 36 12.Flu vaccination 30, 11, 3, 20, 13, 43 13.Herpes simplex I 27 14.Herpes simplex II 11 15.Upper respiratory tract infection (cold or flu) 11 16.Recent viral infection or exposure to viral vaccines 11 17.Pregnancy in multiparous women 58, 53, 13, 43, 36 18.Malaria 6, 12 19.High levels of circulating immune complexes 6, 33 20.Hypergammaglobulinemia (high levels of antibodies) 40, 33 21.False positives on other tests, including RPR (rapid plasma reagent) test for syphilis 17, 48, 33, 10, 49 22.Rheumatoid arthritis 36 23.Hepatitis B vaccination 28, 21, 40, 43 24.Tetanus vaccination 40 25.Organ transplantation 1, 36 26.Renal transplantation 35, 9, 48, 13, 56 27.Anti-lymphocyte antibodies 56, 31 28.Anti-collagen antibodies (found in gay men, haemophiliacs, Africans of both sexes and people with leprosy) 31 29.Serum-positive for rheumatoid factor, antinuclear antibody (both found in rheumatoid arthritis and other autoantibodies) 14, 62, 53 30.Autoimmune diseases 44, 29, 1O, 40, 49, 43 31.Systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, connective tissue disease, dermatomyositis Acute viral infections, DNA viral infections 59, 48, 43, 53, 40, 13 32.Malignant neoplasms (cancers) 40 33.Alcoholic hepatitis/alcoholic liver disease 32, 48, 40, 10, 13, 49, 43, 53 34.Primary sclerosing cholangitis 48, 53 35.Hepatitis 54 36."Sticky" blood (in Africans) 38, 34, 40 37.Antibodies with a high affinity for polystyrene (used in the test kits) 62, 40, 3 38.Blood transfusions, multiple blood transfusions 63, 36, 13, 49, 43, 41 39.Multiple myeloma 10, 43, 53 40.HLA antibodies (to Class I and II leukocyte antigens) 7, 46, 63, 48, 10, 13, 49, 43, 53 41.Anti-smooth muscle antibody 48 42.Anti-parietal cell antibody 48 43.Anti-hepatitis A IgM (antibody) 48 44.Anti-Hbc IgM 48 45.Administration of human immunoglobulin preparations pooled before 1985 10 46.Haemophilia 10, 49 47.Haematologic malignant disorders/lymphoma 43, 53, 9, 48, 13 48.Primary biliary cirrhosis 43, 53, 13, 48 49.Stevens-Johnson syndrome 9, 48, 13 50.Q-fever with associated hepatitis 61 51.Heat-treated specimens 51, 57, 24, 49, 48 52.Lipemic serum (blood with high levels of fat or lipids) 49 53.Haemolyzed serum (blood where haemoglobin is separated from red cells) 49 54.Hyperbilirubinemia 10, 13 55.Globulins produced during polyclonal gammopathies (which are seen in AIDS risk groups) 10, 13, 48 cross-reactions 10 57.Normal human ribonucleoproteins 48, 13 58.Other retroviruses 8, 55, 14, 48, 13 59.Anti-mitochondrial antibodies 48, 13 60.Anti-nuclear antibodies 48, 13, 53 61.Anti-microsomal antibodies 34 62.T-cell leukocyte antigen antibodies 48, 13 63.Proteins on the filter paper 13 64.Epstein-Barr virus 37 65.Visceral leishmaniasis 45 66.Receptive anal sex 39, 64 Christine Johnson, a researcher and author, compiled this list of conditions documented in the scientific literature to cause positives on HIV tests, and provides references for each condition. Christine notes: "Just because something is on this list doesn't mean that it will definitely, or even probably, cause a false-positive. It depends on what antibodies the individual carries as well as the characteristics of each particular test kit. For instance, some, but not all people who have had blood transfusions, prior pregnancies or an organ transplant will make HLA antibodies. And some, but not all test kits (both ELISA and Western blot) will be contaminated with HLA antigens to which these antibodies can react. Only if these two conditions coincide might you get a false-positive due to HLA cross-reactivity. There are conditions that are more likely than others to cause false-positives. And there are some conditions that we aren't aware of yet which may be documented in the future to cause false-positives. Some of the factors on the list have been documented only for ELISA, while some have been documented for both ELISA and Western blot (WB) tests. People may be eager to argue that if a factor is only known to cause false-positives on ELISA, this problem won't be carried over to the WB. But remember, a WB is positive by virtue of accumulating enough individual positive bands to add up to the total required by whatever criteria is used to interpret it 39. So the more exposure a person has had to foreign antigens, proteins and infectious agents, the more various antibodies he or she will have in their system, and the more likely it is that there will be several cross-reacting antibodies, enough to make the WB positive. It is to be noted that all AIDS risk groups (and Africans as well), but not the general US or Western European population, have this problem in common: they have been exposed to a plethora of foreign antigens and proteins. This is why people in the AIDS "risk groups" tend to have positive WBs (i.e., to be considered "HIV-infected") and people in the population don't. However, even people in low-risk populations have false-positive Western blots for poorly understood reasons 47. Since false-positives to every single HIV protein have been documented 36, how do we know if the positive WB bands represent the various proteins to HIV, or a collection of false-positive bands reacting to several different non-HIV antibodies?" Post Extras: Entire thread Subject Posted by Posted on hiv test nomoreworry4me 01/19/08 06:24 PM I"M NEG woo hoo just wanted to know what does this mean,,

I want to start a Babysitters Club much like the books, how do I go about it? oookkk. I want to start in my area a Babysitters Club for middle schoolers and high schoolers. It'll be also like mentoring program, and a tutoring program. We'll take trips, do fundraisers, etc., while providing a service for parents. I was initially gonna start it within the military families in my area, and my local church...Here is how I was gonna start it... - Every new member will recieve a Babysitters kit (made by me)which includes, a tell-all book, info, Kid Kit, etc -Initally membership is $10.00, which goes to CPR and First Aid certification and babysitting course by Red Cross. -We will have meetings 2 times a month, and when we have meetings we talk about new business, making of flyers, redoing Kid Kits, creating t-shirts, planning of trips, fundraisers, or more fun babysitting courses, sharing experience, etc, and eating...lol... -It is for ages 11-18, although, age 11 and 12 will not be babysitting they will be Junior babysitters, and will either accompany "Babysitters, and Senior Babysitters". Babysitters are the 13-15 and the "senior Babysitters" are "16-18" -The meetings will last 1 hour - 1/2. The last 30 minutes is when parents can contact the "Babysitters Club" to set up babysitting, or tutoring services. Prospective Parents can also sit in on the meetings and see how we run it, and at the end request services. I was wondering if this sounds good, and also how to run the money thing. I was plannign on having the babysitters KEEP the money, and MAYBE pay maybe 2-5 dollars to the club, depending on how much they made, when they come to the meetings. BUT, I dont know.... Also, I want to do something where the members can run for President, Vice President, Treasurer, etc...but should I do that? Does any of this sound good, or any one have any ideas? Would you join it? I'm preparing to call my local youth service center and ask to make one, but I wanted to know what ya'll think, and would ya'll either join or call! lol///THANKS!!

Is this a WW2 Medical Kit and by what group used it? I have a medical kit which I am not sure that it is from WW2? It was given to me by a guy who said he had about 30 left over from the war and so then I just thought it would be a cool thing to have. Now I'm beginning to collect WW2 stuff. It is made of plastic and has the number 6545-922-1200 on the front. It also says FIRST AID KIT then below that General Purpose in all caps but smaller lettering. There is also a sticeker with a white background and a red cross. On the back it has.... 6546-113-3722 Case Medical Instrument and Supply Set Plastic, Rigid, Size A Welsh,A Textron Company DSA120-74-C-1585 I'm assuming it is from the United States but would like to know which group used it i.e. paratroopers, Navy etc. If you could point me in a direction to find this med kit would be great. I will select best answer. Please help and Thanks.

Is this a WW2 Medical Kit? have a medical kit which I am not sure that it is from WW2? It was given to me by a guy who said he had about 30 left over from the war and so then I just thought it would be a cool thing to have. Now I'm beginning to collect WW2 stuff. It is made of plastic and has the number 6545-922-1200 on the front. It also says FIRST AID KIT then below that General Purpose in all caps but smaller lettering. There is also a sticeker with a white background and a red cross. On the back it has.... 6546-113-3722 Case Medical Instrument and Supply Set Plastic, Rigid, Size A Welsh,A Textron Company DSA120-74-C-1585 I'm assuming it is from the United States but would like to know which group used it i.e. paratroopers, Navy etc. If you could point me in a direction to find this med kit would be great. I will select best answer. Please help and Thanks.

What's the most effective way to advertise my services? I have decided to become a private lifeguard and will be selling my services for backyard pool parties, club pool parties, etc. I have 6 years experience and have all the Red Cross certifications. I am even thinking about investing in some equipment like a lifeguard tube, emergency first aid kit, etc. But before I start investing in this I want to make sure it is worth it. I posted a Craigslist ad and scored $100 for a backyard pool party within a few days. What else can I do to spread the word about my services? Would printing ads and posting them in suburban neighborhoods be effective?

Babysitting questions, please answer!!!? OK I just got done with the American Red Cross Babysitting class. I know of some family's in my neighborhood that I would love to babysit for. I just don't know how to give my flier to them. Im nervous not shy. Also, what should you have in a bag for babysitting. I know a first aid kit, flashlight, the safety stuff. But what games, books, crafts should I bring. Also, what should i bring to do after the kids go to bed?

What is the meaning of the red cross on the first aid kit?

maximizing or minimizing a function? The international red cross is making plans to airlift emergency food and medical supplies into a large South American city which has recently suffered from extensive flooding. Four items will be air lifted in containers to aid in the recovery from flooding. The four items and their respective volumes per container are shown in the table. The first plane to be sent into the area that has the volume capacity 6000 cubic feet. Determine an equation whose solution set contain all possible combinations of the four items which will fill the plane to its volume capacity. Items cubic feet,: Volume per container Blood: 20 Medical supply kits: 30 Food: 8 water: 6 In a realistic sense what are maximum and minimum possible quantities of each item. I am able to the first part: 20x+30y+8z+6h=6000, where x=blood.y=medical supplies, z=food and h= water can any one help me how to maximize or minimize this equation.

am i ready to babysit? Here is a list of what I've done already:? ~Babysitting Course at Red Cross ~Got a first aid kit ~Got fun activities for the children ~made a resume ~made business cards ~made flyers I still haven't advertised them yet though and i haven't thought of my rate... :)

are muslims insulted if they are treated with a first aid kit with a red cross sign on it?

how much should i charge for babysitting? i am 13 and i dont know if i should charge a different rate for different ages? like 0-3 4-7 8-11 those ages seem to need different prices i am also trained in cpr and what to do in an emergancy i have some experience and have been trained in the red cross babysitting course i have my babysitting license and my own portable first aid kit so how much should i charge????

I recently found out that the red cross has been providing first aid training & kits to the Taliban.......? I have been a red cross blood donor for 11 years donating 3 times per year. I am also a US Army veteran. I have notified the red cross that I will no longer be supporting them through any type of donation. If one us soldier dies from a bullet fired by a red cross saved Taliban soldier it will be one too many. I ask you to set partisan politics aside most of us love America & know someone who has served. maybe a friend or a family member. show them you support them. show them you care by not supporting the red cross. Tell the red cross you will not support treason. will you join me? I have picked a side though and most Americans have as well. we do not side with terrorist nor will we help those who aid terrorist. The red cross can call what they are doing anything they want. I'll call it by it's true name. treason.

Would you hire me as a babysitter? Am I to young? Hi, my name is Anastasiya Orlova. I am a 12 almost 13 year old girl who lives in Virginia. I get A's and B's in school and I am responsible and self-relient. I have compleated the American Red Cross Babysitters Training Course and CPR training starting from infants to adults. Here are the services I can perform: Babysitter- I would ask about the child's/children's allergies, what the child/children can have, and what they can't have, the children's/child's schedule, their favorite things to do, about the child, parents contacts and/or family contacts, were the parents are going to be at the time I am babysitting just in case, were the first aid kit is, fire escape plane, and what we did, what the child/ren ate, what we played, and any other information. I also a Mommy helper. Costs: Babysitting Kids ages 1-5 $2 for each child. ( no charge for anything else) Kids ages 5+ $3 for each child. Costs: Mommy helper Kids ages 0+ FREE!!!! :) Pet sitter- I would walk, feed, clean after your pet, administer medications and/or wash your pet while you are on vacation, busy at work, or whenever you may need a little extra help with your pet. You can pick any services here or add any (within means). Walking ( per hour), Bathing, Feeding, Playtime, Clean up, and Medication: Small dogs: $4 one dollor more for bathing Medium dogs: $5 one dollor more for bathing Large dogs: $6 one dollor more for bathing Sorry, but I can't walk dogs over 100 lb. Unless they are proficient walkers. House sitting while you are on vacation: I will water the plants, pick up the mail, dust, and do anything else. The charge will be $2.00 a day. I am available over the summer for: Babysitting: Monday-Sunday. Starting from 6:00 am to between 2:00 pm and 5:30pm. ( only in Manassas,VA for the 6am. )For other cities it is from 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm. For the school year it is Friday night starting between 4:30pm- 6:00pm and the latest I can finish is 10ish. On Saturday and Sunday I can start at 9:00am- whenever you want me to finish. Pet sitting: Monday-Sunday. School year Monday-Sunday House sitting: Monday-Sunday for both the summer and school year. My contact information email: _____________________ K, I know that the prices are low, and I will change them. But can you just tell me if you will hire me? Thank you!

Would you hire me and does this flyer sound good? Hi, my name is Anastasiya Orlova. I am a 12 almost 13 year old girl who lives in Virginia. I get A's and B's in school and I am responcible and self-relient. I have completed the American Red Cross Babysitters Training Course and CPR training starting from infants to adults. Here are the services I can perform: Babysitter- I would ask about the child's/children's allergies, what the child/children can have, and what they can't have, the children's/child's schedule, their favorite things to do, about the child, parents contacts and/or family contacts, were the parents are going to be at the time I am babysitting just in case, were the first aid kit is, fire escape plane, and what we did, what the child/ren ate, what we played, and any other information. I also a momy helper. Costs: Babysitting Kids ages 1-5 $2 for each child. ( no charge for anything else) Kids ages 5+ $3 for each child. Costs: Mommy helper Kids ages 0+ FREE!!!! :) Pet sitter- I would walk, feed, clean after your pet, administer medications and/or wash your pet while you are on vacation, busy at work, or whenever you may need a little extra help with your pet. You can pick any services here or add any (within means). Walking ( per hour), Bathing, Feeding, Playtime, Clean up, and Medication: Small dogs: $4 one dollor more for bathing Medium dogs: $5 one dollor more for bathing Large dogs: $6 one dollor more for bathing Sorry, but I can't walk dogs over 100 lb. Unless they are profecient walkers. House sitting while you are on vacation: I will water the plants, pick up the mail, dust, and do anything else. The charge will be $2.00 a day. I am available over the summer for: Babysitting: Monday-Sunday. Starting from 6:00 am to between 2:00 pm and 5:30pm. ( only in Manassas,VA for the 6am. )For other cities it is from 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm. For the school year it is Friday night starting between 4:30pm- 6:00pm and the latest I can finish is 10ish. On Saturday and Sunday I can start at 9:00am- whenever you want me to finish. Pet sitting: Monday-Sunday. School year Monday-Sunday House sitting: Monday-Sunday for both the summer and school year. My contact information emial: _____________________

Does anyone here still donate to the Red Cross after we found out? that they are providing first aid kits & training to the Taliban fighters. If you know someone who is serving overseas or has lost their life to a Taliban fighter. How does it make you feel that the fighter who took your loved ones life could have been saved by the med kits provided by the Red Cross? http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/05/25/red-cross-gives-aid-training-afghanistans-taliban/ http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/afghanistan/2010-05-26-red-cross-taliban-training_N.htm So I can only assume Jack that you do not have a loved one in the service, overseas & never have served yourself. had you , you might have heard or seen what these PEOPLE do to their women, children or others. I was un aware that so many here support helping the Taliban. I thought that would have ended when they sawed the head off of one of our soldiers while he was still alive. Apparently I'm in the minority for not wanting people who do those type of acts to receive any help. I do not know saving Taliban = good. bit disheartening. Gunplumb - your not the only one who served here bud. I did 7 years and use to donate to the red cross on a regular basis. I just think the difference between you and I is, I believe that helping the Taliban is bad. I believe that cutting the heads off of living soldiers is bad. you apparently disagree. Q - I am no christian nor do I practice any religion. It is quite the assumption of you that I am. I also left the republican party in 2007, I am a registered independent. I just think about the families here who had to celebrate this season without their sons or daughters because they captured, tortured and killed by the taliban. The same taliban who apparently has your support and understanding. well not mine. thinking the taliban & those who choose to help them are good never crossed my mind. Q- If being low means being on the side of our men women and their families who may never see them again then I have no desire to ride on a high horse with you.

Dog May Have Eaten Chocolate - Help!? My Spaniel - Shtz tzu cross may have just ate a cube of Cadburys Dairy Milk Chocolate, I couldn't tell, as she was hiding under the table like she always does when shes stolen a sock or something. She had something in her mouth, the size of a choc cube, and I could smell chocolate. It would have been Cadburys, as we haven't got anything else in the house. She's been fine for the last half an hour, but I'm not sure how to respond. I haven't got a dogs first aid kit, or any of these chemicals I've just red up on, and I can't get hold of the vet. What else should I do? Thanks.

Cutting, suicide, and Jesus? We all have demons. Some demons creep up on you when you least expect it, but others never truly leave. They have you caught in their webs of deception and despair. No matter how hard you try you cannot free yourself from its sticky fingers. These giants seem to crush you under their feet. You look for an answer. Even if the answer is YOU ARE ALONE. Just knowing for sure would give you a rare bit of peace. Part One: I had never hurt so bad. My heart felt as though it had been ripped from my chest and left out broken and oozing. Nothing I did seemed to fix it-and believe me I had tried EVERYTHING. But nothing could shut off the demons whispering in my ear, cutting into the sores by telling me I AM WORTHLESS. My dad's words ran through my head. I could feel the sting of every word and every blow. Letter by letter my deference fell down until my wounded heart was left fully exposed. "Ugly, worthless, fat, stupid" And the lies rang true in my soul. The incident was my fault. It had to be. But yet part of me didn't want to believe it-couldn't bare to think about it. What made my life Hell and drove my parents apart...could it of been because of me? Part two: I sat on my bed looking at the door. It was unlocked but I felt trapped. I was locked in from the inside of me. (get up off bed as if in pain) The trip to the bathroom a joint to my prison was painful and slow. Each step felt like five. With every breath a memory came. The incident. My fault. Looking in the glass I studied my reflection. The florescent lighting seemed to dramatize the sunken appearance of my eyes and the hollowness of my cheeks. The bloody nose and fat lip just brought my spirits down farther. I could no longer recognize this desolate girl before me. The one who used to be pretty and full of life, until that man with no face stole it. These scars weren't just on the inside. No it was the ones on the outside that threatened to give me away. To tell the world I wasn't perfect. The criss~cross pattern of the scars on my wrists, hips, and ankles resembled cracks in a hollowed vase. The translucency of my skin and visibility of my ribs were just another dent in my messed up life. I reached under the sink and grabbed the first aid kit I kept there. I began nursing my nose and lip. I patted and fixed until I could fix no more. My friends were a razor blade and a box of band-aids. My control was how much I didn't eat. Maybe I could cut out what broke me and starve the demons and tormentors. -maybe then i could be whole again.. Part Three: I once again looked at my reflection. I studied the tear that slipped down my cheek and dropped onto my life savor in that first aid box. My razor blade. It seemed to glow. And the need to find a little relief pressed. I picked up my little silver piece of hope. It no longer hurt-my first thought as I cut. My tears vanished for once it seemed. I felt a sliver of hope. Relief poured out of me with each ruby red drop. With each bit of life giving blood was drained. I had given up long ago trying to limit cuts. If I died it would be no loss to anyone anyway. But as I cleaned up the blood and bandaged my outside wounds, I once again felt a wetness on my cheeks. I looked at the blood on my hands and felt the last bit of what was holding me together crumble. and then I heard a voice. Still and small but power radiated from each word spoken. "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord. "Plans to prosper and not to harm you, plans to give you a Hope and a future." Plans. What plans could you have? I say aloud. "If you had a plan of Hope for me, I wouldn't be sitting here a step away from taking my own life." What am I doing? There is no voice. I am going insane. " I have not given you a timid." (actual verse 2nd Timothy 1:7) A new voice jumps in. "pick up that razor. You can end it now...don't have to fear anything ever again." I look at the razor. The memories are stronger then they had in a long time. I see myself walking through that alley. I see a shadow of a man. I feel his grasp and smell his breathe. I hear my screams. I feel the fear then. I feel the loss again. I feel what he took torn away. Why did you let that happen? Why? You said you would love me. When I came to you as a child you said you would love me. Why didn't you love me? Why didn't you care? The evil voice whispers: "He is to busy. He has so many children why would he want one like you? Just end it now. Go on...do it." But the still peaceful one said, "I Love you. You are wiped clean by my blood, if only you believe." And then that Cold voice started again "He's Lying t-" SHUT UP! please. Shut up!. Then once more...Jesus wept. I remembered that story. Jesus had cried for his best friend's death. If this small voice is right I don't hav SHUT UP! please. Shut up!. Then once more...Jesus wept. I remembered that story. Jesus had cried for his best friend's death. If this small voice is right I don't have to do this. I don't have to cut deeper. I hear what sounds like a man weeping. But I hear it in my heart. He was weeping for what I had lost. He wanted to take away the burden. I could hear His voice in my soul saying. "Child. Please, remember my scars. I have them because I Love You. You are worth it. At the beginning of time my father made you special. He set you apart.(Jeremiah 1:5) Let me help you my child. Jesus was weeping for that piece of me that was gone. He didn't care that I had been raped. That I had been broken. He wanted to bring me life! I stood up from the place on the floor I had been sitting. I looked at my scars. I saw them heal. Only a cross was left. I am God's Jesus wept for me. A skit I wrote for a girls conference...there are some errors but I would like to know your thoughts, first emotions.... I am 15, this is a rough draft. The conference is going to be on real beauty and making it past hard times in ones life. Though some of it is fiction, some of it is things I have done. God treasures life, and I believe that he would want you to live what he has given you. I have never read God say that suiside is the answer. Only that Jesus is the bread of life. And that God is love. If he is love, then why would he encourage something so full of pain?

Skit: Story about finding answers? We all have demons. Some demons creep up on you when you least expect it, but others never truly leave. They have you caught in their webs of deception and despair. No matter how hard you try you cannot free yourself from its sticky fingers. These giants seem to crush you under their feet. You look for an answer. Even if the answer is YOU ARE ALONE. Just knowing for sure would give you a rare bit of peace. Part One: I had never hurt so bad. My heart felt as though it had been ripped from my chest and left out broken and oozing. Nothing I did seemed to fix it-and believe me I had tried EVERYTHING. But nothing could shut off the demons whispering in my ear, cutting into the sores by telling me I AM WORTHLESS. My dad's words ran through my head. I could feel the sting of every word and every blow. Letter by letter my deference fell down until my wounded heart was left fully exposed. "Ugly, worthless, fat, stupid" And the lies rang true in my soul. The incident was my fault. It had to be. But yet part of me didn't want to believe it-couldn't bare to think about it. What made my life Hell and drove my parents apart...could it of been because of me? Part two: I sat on my bed looking at the door. It was unlocked but I felt trapped. I was locked in from the inside of me. (get up off bed as if in pain) The trip to the bathroom a joint to my prison was painful and slow. Each step felt like five. With every breath a memory came. The incident. My fault. Looking in the glass I studied my reflection. The florescent lighting seemed to dramatize the sunken appearance of my eyes and the hollowness of my cheeks. The bloody nose and fat lip just brought my spirits down farther. I could no longer recognize this desolate girl before me. The one who used to be pretty and full of life, until that man with no face stole it. These scars weren't just on the inside. No it was the ones on the outside that threatened to give me away. To tell the world I wasn't perfect. The criss~cross pattern of the scars on my wrists, hips, and ankles resembled cracks in a hollowed vase. The translucency of my skin and visibility of my ribs were just another dent in my messed up life. I reached under the sink and grabbed the first aid kit I kept there. I began nursing my nose and lip. I patted and fixed until I could fix no more. My friends were a razor blade and a box of band-aids. My control was how much I didn't eat. Maybe I could cut out what broke me and starve the demons and tormentors. -maybe then i could be whole again.. Part Three: I once again looked at my reflection. I studied the tear that slipped down my cheek and dropped onto my life savor in that first aid box. My razor blade. It seemed to glow. And the need to find a little relief pressed. I picked up my little silver piece of hope. It no longer hurt-my first thought as I cut. My tears vanished for once it seemed. I felt a sliver of hope. Relief poured out of me with each ruby red drop. With each bit of life giving blood was drained. I had given up long ago trying to limit cuts. If I died it would be no loss to anyone anyway. But as I cleaned up the blood and bandaged my outside wounds, I once again felt a wetness on my cheeks. I looked at the blood on my hands and felt the last bit of what was holding me together crumble. and then I heard a voice. Still and small but power radiated from each word spoken. "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord. "Plans to prosper and not to harm you, plans to give you a Hope and a future." Plans. What plans could you have? I say aloud. "If you had a plan of Hope for me, I wouldn't be sitting here a step away from taking my own life." What am I doing? There is no voice. I am going insane. " I have not given you a timid." (actual verse 2nd Timothy 1:7) A new voice jumps in. "pick up that razor. You can end it now...don't have to fear anything ever again." I look at the razor. The memories are stronger then they had in a long time. I see myself walking through that alley. I see a shadow of a man. I feel his grasp and smell his breathe. I hear my screams. I feel the fear then. I feel the loss again. I feel what he took torn away. Why did you let that happen? Why? You said you would love me. When I came to you as a child you said you would love me. Why didn't you love me? Why didn't you care? The evil voice whispers: "He is to busy. He has so many children why would he want one like you? Just end it now. Go on...do it." But the still peaceful one said, "I Love you. You are wiped clean by my blood, if only you believe." And then that Cold voice started again "He's Lying t-" (I cut them off. ) SHUT UP! please. Shut up!. Then once more...Jesus wept. I remembered that story. Jesus had cried for his best friend's death. If this small voice is right I don't have to do this. I don't have to cut deeper. I hear what sounds like a man weeping. But I hear it in my heart. He was weeping for what I had lost. He wanted to take away the burden. I could hear His voice in my soul saying. "Child. Please, remember my scars. I have them because I Love You. You are worth it. At the beginning of time my father made you special. He set you apart.(Jeremiah 1:5) Let me help you my child. Jesus was weeping for that piece of me that was gone. He didn't care that I had been raped. That I had been broken. He wanted to bring me life! I stood up from the place on the floor I had been sitting. I looked at my scars. I saw them heal. Only a cross was left. I am God's Jesus wept for me. I am 15, this is a rough draft...please give your opinions and critiques (:

How do I prepare for my relief project for Japan? I am doing a project to send over donation items to Japan from my school, and I reeeally need some help. First of all, how do I send it? I was planning on donating the items to a charity, but which one? The Red Cross? And how do I go about sending it to them? Second, how do I raise awareness? I want it to be my whole community, not just my school. Third, what can I send as donations? Here are things I have already planned on getting: * Water in packs, not individual bottles * Non-perishable food * Gum * Batteries * Flashlight and extra batteries * First aid kit * Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place * Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation * Can opener for food * Local maps * Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger * Feminine items and other hygiene products * Toothbrushes * Sharpies, pencils, pens * Paper Please give me some ideas and advice! I am in desperate need! Please keep in mind that I am a teenager and it will probably be mostly teens and parents helping, so nothing too crazy! Thanks :) But I really, really, REALLY, do not want to handle very large amounts of money. I do not want to have to keep over a thousand dollars or so with me at any time, I am not going to try that, sorry! I forgot to mention that we do a project already for soldiers in Iraq, so I know I can find some way to send it.

Emergency kits should be kept at home? You can purchase a first aid kit at drugstores or a local Red Cross office, or make one of your own.A well-stocked first-aid kit, kept within easy reach, is a necessity in every home. Having supplies gathered ahead of time will help you handle an emergency at a moment's notice.

Anybody know of a first aid kit company/supplier that will exchange expired supplies for new ones? I know the kit in my car is long expired and I hate the thought of just throwing everything away and buying all new stuff. If it doesn't exist I think it would be pretty cool for a company to take your expired supplies and give you new ones. Seems like the Red Cross would be a good candidate for this but I couldn't find anything on their website.