January 14, 2020
You know Think Safe, Inc. for our world-class safety and emergency equipment and our award winning customer support.
But did you know we also work in the emergency communications field?
Our patented E.M.M.A. technology connects your entire organization with 911 dispatchers. Communication and knowledge is instantaneous and accurate during any emergency situation.
From push notification alerts to Geofencing to S.S.S.S. alerts, we are eager to share more with you.
E.M.M.A. is new technology that empowers staff and safety personnel before 911 arrives. Improved communication comes through push notifications – much quicker and more reliable than text or email notifications.
Below are just a few features:
- FAST: Notification system using push notification
- COMMUNICATION: Real time 2-way communication with school safety leaders during critical emergency events
- 911-INTEGRATION: Connect teachers and administrators to 911 dispatchers and first responders
- REAL TIME INFO: View on campus map where an emergency is unfolding and who is affected
- ANTI-BULLYING: Anonymous tip app
Schedule a free demo today – https://www.emmaadmin.com/education.php – or email us via emma@think-safe.com
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February 7, 2017
Think Safe recently developed an integrated solution for one of the nation’s leading providers of accounting, tax and consulting services. This new client has more than 6,000 employees and associates in about 75 cities nationwide. The client’s goal was to have a best practice first aid program to include Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and appropriate first aid supplies that ensured a high-level of readiness at all times yet was user-friendly and affordable. The company’s office suites are low risk of injury workplaces but a specific goal was to address the need to respond to the nation’s biggest killer – Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) – which claims the lives of over 300,000 people annually. Key decision makers at the company were well aware of some key information that OSHA had released on the topic. ” Employers should consider use of AEDs at their work sites to reduce the time to defibrillation with the goal of improving survival.”
These offices are now fully equipped to deal with any medical illness or injury-related emergency situations with their investment of proper first aid equipment, AEDs, and site specific employee training. This program and client showcase how multi-facility organizations can implement affordable employee benefit programs and safety practices that offer improved emergency preparedness across a common culture without human resources drain or capital drain. The average cost per employee for the entire program was less than $2 per employee per year over a 5 year period (the costs drop to pennies per employee after that).
Will they ever get a return on this minimal investment? Well, is saving even one life enough of a return? One employee shared a story of an event that occurred at their office, “An employee was walking by a tax partner’s office when she saw him slumped over his desk. It looked like he was sleeping so the co-worker went into his office and found him unresponsive. The co-worker immediately initiated the Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and an AED was retrieved by a tax secretary. The secretary used the AED and revived the tax partner (shock was advised by the AED) while someone else called 911. The tax partner was very fit and in good shape so it was a surprise to everyone when they found out he had a cardiac arrest. The tax partner survived thanks to the AED machine and the quick action by the employees. The paramedics and doctors said the partner would likely have not have survived, if the defibrillator had not been used at the office and they had waited for EMS to arrive.”
In choosing Think Safe the above medical-related first aid emergency could be addressed. However, Think Safe was picked as the provider of choice because they offered a unique, innovative, simple & user-friendly, and affordable AED and first aid program solution for other emergencies that might occur at the workplace. Think Safe is the manufacturer and patent owner of the First Voice Emergency Instruction Device (EID) and this “first aid tablet” can guide employees through any major or minor first aid emergency and giving reminders or when to: call 911, check scene safety, use personal protection, provide treatment and how to or what not to do, and what to do after the incident or during for record keeping.
Each client location implemented the following First Voice equipment and services (see picture):

Easy to access medical-related emergency equipment including AED, first aid kit, Emergency Instruction Device (EID) and signage.
AED in carrying case with adult 4 yr pads, 4 yr battery and full 10 year warranty
Alarmed AED wall-mounted cabinet (helps aid in notification of AED use; response needed when alarm sounds)
“V-shaped” Wall sign (8×10” faces) for above AED cabinet to help improve visibility of AED location from any angle
Tamper Evident AED Fast Response Scissors/Razor Kit with use instructions
Laminated AED Use Protocols (attached to AED case for easy reference during AED use)
Think Safe’s Patented First Voice Emergency Instruction Device (EID) (automated first aid tablet, http://www.think-safe.com/FirstVoice/EmergencyInstructionDevice/tabid/285/Default.aspx)
50 Person OSHA/ANSI Compliant First Aid Kit with Pocket Refill System (comes with tamper-evident seals)
To ensure legal protection and ongoing program compliance Think Safe also provided the following services:
Online & Blended Certified Training for CPR/First Aid/BBP (ILCOR/ECC/AHA/Red Cross/National First Aid Science compliant) that comes with Course Completion Tracking & Includes Refresher Training & Tracking
Training DVD or online training link for “Brand of preference” AED picked (HR Dept keeps this DVD and uses corporate key code for free AED training to provide any new employees or for use at employee meetings as a refresher training tool)

Think Safe documents provided for workplace postings help communicate key information. (Included with Site Administrator Toolkit)
Site Administrator Tool Kit to include all AED Program Communication Tools (AED Site Assessment assistance (where to put AED), Company-wide AED information distribution & Email notice templates, CPR/AED posters, AED policy template, Emergency Response Plan (ERP) documents & integration, EMS Notification/Registration, “AED Equipped” location stickers to remind employees of AED location inside office, inspection tag system, AED location thumbnail decals for evacuation/exit charts at facilities, Free AED prescription, and more…)
Online First Voice Manager AED Program Management Software for Auto Notification Reminders, Tracking & Reporting on AED consumables (pads, battery) and any first aid or other safety program supplies or training www.firstvoicemanager.com (works on any mobile device or PC with internet access)
Mobile compatible AED Inspection Tool with Continual 24/7 AED Maintenance Log Redundancy & Backup (proves AED was maintained if there is an incident involving use and someone does not survive; legal protection)
State/Local AED Owner Civil Liability Immunity Law Compliance & AED Program Medical Director Oversight, as needed
Equipment Recall Advice, Guidance and Warranty Servicing
Free AED Post-Event Review Technical Support & Incident Assistance
Free replacement pads/battery after any AED use event
Phone Technical Support or Online Technical Support
Contact us and mention this blog post and we’ll make sure you get a free site assessment and Site Administrator Toolkit information.
Let Think Safe provide you more information on this unique, effective solutions integrator approach to workplace emergency preparedness, AED programs, or first aid programs. Please fill out the form below,email us or call us at 319-377-5125.
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March 18, 2016
Your Training Challenges
Because what you need is unique
Getting OSHA-compliant training is easier said than done. Multiple-location companies and franchise organizations are faced with unique challenges when it comes to providing staff training:
- High turnover
- Budget impact
- Multiple locations and departments
- Training time
- High Staffing Needs
What you need is affordable, flexible training options, customizable to fit your organization’s unique structure, staff, time frame, and budget. And that’s exactly what First Voice Training provides.
Who We Are
Innovators in our industry
We are in the business of making minutes matter. From the crucial minutes that occur after the onset of a medical emergency to the minutes it takes to complete a training course, we believe that every single minute counts. So we’ve made it our mission to provide first aid supplies, technology, and training that save time and money but don’t skimp on quality.
How We Can Help
Engaging technology, empowering people
1.Unlimited Access and Controlled Cost Models at an Enterprise Level
As a multiple-location company or franchise, ensuring that all your employees receive mandatory training can be both complex and costly. Our answer to that is a cost-efficient training system with no employee access ceilings.
Access
A rotating door for employees is a reality faced by many industries, and it makes training difficult and often too prohibitive in time and labor costs. However, First Voice Training allows employees to train anytime—that’s 24/7 access on all 365 days of the year. This flexible system means that training no longer has to be done during times of key field activity, such as during hands-on, in-store, or on-floor hours. With no limit on who can be trained, and when, you control outgoing spend and get more value for your money spent.
All of our training courses are OSHA compliant and up to date with the most recently approved science protocols for emergency preparedness, CPR, first aid, and workplace violence. And, courses even cover the required equipment you have at your facility and how to use the equipment, which helps with OSHA-compliance safety initiatives.
Cost
We offer controlled costs, which allow for best-practice compliance and affordable, tracked training solutions that are sustainable for organizations with high staffing models and high staff turnover.
Many of our clients pay under $1–5 per person per year, a low price that is unheard of in the training and compliance industry.
We can do this because we offer enterprise training for emergency preparedness and safety on a cost-per-location basis, as opposed to a cost-per-employee basis. By paying a low-cost annual service subscription per location, you can train your employees anytime. Our fixed cost-per-location pricing model, in fact, often saves you money on the traditional courses we offer from our core course product catalog.
2.Additional Revenue Streams for Your Business
Our turnkey system is an excellent reselling opportunity for your organization to provide to franchisees for state and/or federal requirements. We allow franchises to license and brand our training to sell internally to the franchisees as a corporate overhead fee income stream. This allows for additional revenue streams at the corporate level while meeting the needs of franchisees and providing very low bulk volume training course access.
3.Flexible Integration
As the licensed and intellectual property holder and content editor, we are able to white label our accredited training to your franchises at a these low pre-approved rates. Or, we plug our curriculum and content into your existing learning management system (various solutions exist on how to do this). This system is turnkey and allows for quality service to be provided at a discounted rate due to the bulk training volume of organizations like yours. Basically, we price it out per location per year so that it’s affordable to you and helps you meet your bottom-dollar budgeting needs for new account acquisition.
Your Course Needs
Relieve the Stress of Training
Most states require social services to facilitate both mandatory reporter and universal precautions (BBP) training, and any workplace is supposed to offer first aid and CPR training opportunities to employees that are potential responders for workplace emergencies. Our training solutions are effective, and we are more than happy to provide OSHA and state codes information to supplement your knowledge about your organization’s compliance needs. Use the More Information button below to request a copy of our Enterprise Training Packages sheet to see what our effective, affordable training model looks like.
This model is sustainable, compliant, affordable, and easy to track. Administrators are allowed to track the progress (0–100%) of their employees online anytime to ensure course completion, or reports can be proactively delivered to the administrators.
We are able to accommodate nearly any emergency preparedness, first aid and CPR, or related safety training course topic needed. Our training medians consist of a multitude of options extending from online to hands-on or blended techniques, including an in-house Train the Trainer program to meet core hands-on skills requirements, if needed. Check out some of our options below.


Interested in finding out how Think Safe’s products can benefit your workplace? Simply contact Think Safe at 888-473-1777 or click on the More Information button, and we’ll be happy to contact you. Or, if you like what we do, refer us to a friend!
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March 7, 2016
A Louisiana man who survived a sudden cardiac arrest at Boomtown Casino donates an automated external defibrillator (AED) to St. Rosalie School with HeartSine’s Forward Hearts program
James Stein defied all odds last October when he survived a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) at a local casino that almost cost him his life.
Fortunately, luck was on his side, as the casino was equipped with an AED and staff members performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in a timely manner. Time is critical during sudden cardiac arrest because for every minute defibrillation is delayed, the victim’s chance of survival decreases by seven to 10 percent.
To celebrate his luck and promote the importance of quick access to AEDs, Stein will donate a HeartSine® samaritan® PAD 350P (SAM 350P) AED to St. Rosalie School in Harvey, Louisiana. The device will be provided by HeartSine Technologies Forward Hearts program, which allows survivors of an SCA event in which a HeartSine defibrillator has been used, to donate a HeartSine AED to the charity or organization of the survivor’s choice, at no cost.

The Stein family donates a HeartSine AED to St. Rosalie School in celebration of Stein’s survival. Pictured: Scott Stein, James Stein (survivor), He’nri Stein, Mary Wenzel, Fr. Larry Urban, and Taylor Stein
The potentially lifesaving SAM 350P AED, which analyzes the heart rhythm and delivers an electrical shock to victims of SCA in order to restore the heart to normal rhythm, will protect thousands of faculty members and students at St. Rosalie School. Stein chose to donate the AED to St. Rosalie School because his grandson is a student there.
“I feel so blessed and fortunate to be alive today, and I am glad to have the opportunity to protect my grandson and his classmates at his school,” said Stein. “Surviving a sudden cardiac arrest should not be a matter of luck. All public places should be equipped with AEDs.”
Much to the joy of his family – which includes his wife of 43 years, six children and grandchildren – Stein suffered no neurological damage and has resumed taking walks, cooking, and doing many of the other activities he enjoys.
“Mr. Stein’s survival from sudden cardiac arrest is a great example of the importance of AEDs in all public places,” said Michael Lockwood, sales manager at HeartSine. “As sudden cardiac arrests truly can take place anywhere, it is imperative to place AEDs in all public spaces from casinos to schools.”
The HeartSine AED at Boomtown Casino that saved Stein’s life was supplied by HeartSine’s authorized distributor Think Safe, Inc., a first-aid industry wholesaler based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
“It is important to communicate that AEDs help protect against one of the nation’s leading causes of death,” said Paula Wickham, Think Safe’s president. “Only through more AED placements and quick response by volunteers and staff, like this exemplary event at Boomtown Casino, will we stop the impact of the average 350,000 deaths that occur annually as a result of SCA. AEDs are easy to use and should be placed in all public places.”
The HeartSine AED was given to St. Rosalie School on February 29, 2016.
Interested in finding out how Think Safe’s products and services can benefit your organization? Simply contact Think Safe at 888-473-1777 or click on the More Information button, and we’ll be happy to contact you. Or, if you like what we do here, and you know someone who could benefit from our services, refer us to a friend. We’d appreciate it!
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March 4, 2016
About a 104 beats per minute.
That’s right, Star Wars fans. If you can hum Vader’s theme song, The Imperial March (and we know you can), then you can also deliver the recommended rate of compressions for hands-only CPR. Why? Because the infamous Sith Lord marches to the rhythm of 104 beats per minute, which is within the 100- to 120-compressions-per-minute range recommended by the American Heart Association (AHA).
But don’t take our word for it: the proof is in this public service announcement from the Kiowa County EMS team.
Here’s why this is important: CPR is not only easy to learn, it’s also invaluable. According to the AHA, effective bystander CPR administered immediately after collapse from sudden cardiac arrest can double a victim’s chance of survival.
So—whether you get your training from the Dark Side, the Light Side, or from a local organization unaffiliated with the greater galactic politics of a galaxy far, far away—think about registering for a CPR class. One day, you might just save a life.
To register for one of Think Safe’s in-person training courses or to find out more about what we can do to help you and your organization be more prepared in the event of an emergency, click Contact Us below. Or, if you like what we do here, and you know someone who could benefit from our services, refer us. We’d appreciate it!
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December 3, 2015

A new case study, prepared by Think Safe, provides the key resource material on proper yet lower maintenance servicing procedures, tools (including ordering and inspection logs and alerts), and reporting requirements. Additionally, the case study includes best-practice recommendations for medical and first aid programs in workplaces with a higher risk of injury.
The key focus of this case study is OSHA mandates (ANSI regulations) and how in-house safety programs can build refresher training into lower maintenance first aid or emergency medical preparedness programs.
To request a copy of this case study so you can learn how your workplace can benefit from this cost-saving information, simply call us at 319-377-5125 or click more information below and fill out the form.
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October 5, 2015
When a medical emergency occurs and a life is on the line, every single minute is crucial. Learn how to get the most from those minutes or renew your expiring certificate today by registering for one of Think Safe’s monthly in-person training classes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Think Safe offers comprehensive training classes in first aid and CPR (healthcare provider or lay rescuer), bloodborne pathogens, mandatory reporting, automatic external defibrillator (AED) use, and many more. Our trainers are experts who make learning these life-saving skills easy and interesting.
We offer our in-person training classes every month, so you have plenty of opportunities to gain these critical skills. Check out our upcoming Cedar Rapids CPR and first aid training classes!
Upcoming Class Schedule
10/10/2015: CPR & First Aid Training, from 9am to noon
10/15/2015: CPR & First Aid Training, from 6pm to 9pm
10/24/2015: CPR & First Aid Training, from 9am to noon
10/29/2015: CPR & First Aid Training, from 6pm to 9pm
11/05/2015: CPR & First Aid Training, from 6pm to 9pm
11/14/2015: CPR & First Aid Training, from 9am to noon
11/19/2015: CPR & First Aid Training, from 6pm to 9pm
11/28/2015: CPR & First Aid Training, from 9am to noon
12/03/2015: CPR & First Aid Training, from 6pm to 9pm
12/12/2015: CPR & First Aid Training, from 9am to noon
12/17/2015: CPR & First Aid Training, from 6pm to 9pm
To register for one of these classes, simply call us at (319) 377-5125 or visit our in-person training calendar at http://inperson.firstvoicetraining.com to register online.
Can’t attend one of our in-person training classes? No problem. We’ll bring the training to you! Today’s companies know ongoing employee training is critical to improving safety and productivity in our ever-increasing competitive environment. As an industry leader in technical training, Think Safe has conducted thousands of standard, modified, and custom in-house training programs to meet the needs of companies throughout North America. We would like to offer you the same opportunity through our First Voice Training Network!
You can choose course content from our extensive list of training offerings and then have the opportunity to discuss your specific needs with an instructor. Our experts can tailor your in-house training to meet your organization’s unique objectives, emphasizing areas of high interest, and using examples and case studies that are relevant to you.
Not only can we bring a trainer to your site but we can also provide eLearning, followed by an in-person skills check. We call this blended training, and it helps to cut down on your labor and/or overtime costs. Or, consider the benefits of having your own in-house CPR and first aid instructor program:
- Tailor the content to your specific needs
- Flexible scheduling
- Save on travel time and out-of-facility expenses
- Instructors can run demonstrations anytime with any size of class, including new hires
- Equipment or problem-specific issues can be openly discussed
- Cost effective for large teams
- Promotes teamwork and camaraderie among workers trained together
- Workers remain on site in case of an emergency
- More comfortable learning environment
To learn more about these options, discuss your unique training needs, or get a same-day quote, call us at (319) 377-5125 or submit a request for onsite information.
Testimonials
“…I just wanted to thank you for such a wonderful training. We all had a great time and learned a lot.
You are an outstanding instructor!”
–J. Schmede, AGL Resources
“Think Safe has an integrated approach that has helped us to have better communication throughout our facility in the event of a first aid or medical emergency. Their proprietary software is also helpful in ensuring equipment or any training we have remains up to date and in compliance with OSHA needs.”
–Safety Director, Raining Rose
Interested in finding out how Think Safe’s products can benefit your workplace? Simply contact Think Safe at 888-473-1777 or click on the More Information button, and we’ll be happy to contact you. Or, if you like what we do, refer us to a friend!
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September 1, 2015
Waukon, IA The district bus barn and school bus drivers now have some updated and new equipment for their emergency preparedness use as of Monday, August 17, 2015. The equipment includes the addition of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) device for storage/use at the bus barn and new bus first aid kits equipped to National and State School Bus Transportation standards. This addition of equipment was made possible from a donation made by The Richard Lyle “Butch” Winke Memorial fund and his surviving spouse Mary Kay Winke from rural Waukon and nieces Michelle (Kerndt) Scroggs and Paula (Kerndt) Wickham. Both nieces attended Allamakee Community School District but now live in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area. Richard Lyle “Butch” Winke passed away December 27, 2014.
Mary Kay Winke attended the event with her nieces and other family members. The AED and first aid kit and supplies
funding was provided by the family and memorial fund as a way to celebrate and remember Butch’s dedication and commitment to children during his near 30 years of service as an Allamakee Community School District Bus Driver. Butch’s nieces are employed in the emergency preparedness and AED program industry, so the memorial and donation is dear to everyone’s heart. Stated Randy Nordheim (Transportation Director), “Butch was a quiet individual but was a dedicated employee during his tenure with the school district. The donation is a wonderful legacy to honor the beloved and missed #23 school bus driver.”
AED devices are a critical component in increasing survival rates among sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) victims. SCA is the leading killer in the United States and does not discriminate based on age. SCA annually claims over 300,000 lives alone in the United States; more people every year
are killed by SCA than by cancer and strokes combined. The key to fighting SCA is defibrillation (use of an AED) within a very short period of time from the onset of SCA. The statistics show that for every minute that passes there is a 10% decreased chance of survival. AEDs allow for defibrillation during the initial minutes after 9-1-1 EMS has been called; those critical early minutes make all the difference between life and death during SCA events.

Having an AED at the bus barn helps to improve response times for the employees in the Transportation Department, which is outside of the main campus school areas where AEDs are currently deployed. The first aid kits were assembled in the USA, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The kits were custom labeled, showing the #23 bus on the front cover of the kits, and the #23 bus was parked at the bus barn during the event.
Interested in finding out how Think Safe’s products and training options can benefit your workplace? Simply contact Think Safe at 888-473-1777 or click on the More Information button, and we’ll be happy to contact you. Or, if you like what we do, refer us to a friend!
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March 30, 2015
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has released updated guidelines for the minimum requirements of first aid kits for 2015. Take a look at the charts below to compare these new guidelines to the previous ones. And, rest assured, that all Think Safe first aid kits are ANSI compliant.
Minimum Quantity Requirements for Unit Packaging
Unit First Aid Supply
Minimum Size or Volume – US
Minimum Size of Volume – metric
Supply Quantity per unit package
Absorbent Compress
32 sq. in.
206 sq. cm
1
Adhesive Bandage
1 x 3 in.
2.5 x 7.5 cm
16
Adhesive Tape
2.5 yd (total)
2.3 m
1 or 2
Antibiotic Treatment
0.14 fl oz.
0.5 g
6
Antiseptic Swab
0.14 fl oz.
0.5 g
10
Antiseptic Wipe
1 x 1 in.
2.5 x 2.5 cm
10
Antiseptic Towelette
24 sq. in.
157 sq. cm
10
Bandage Compress (2 in.)
2 x 36 in.
5 x 91 cm
4
Bandage Compress (3 in.)
3 x 60 in.
7.5 x 152 cm
2
Bandage Compress (4 in.)
4 x 72 in.
10 x 183 cm
1
Breathing Barrier
blank
blank
1
Burn Dressing
4 x 4 in.
10 x 10 cm
1
Burn Treatment
1/32 oz.
0.9 g
6
Cold Pack
4 x 5 in.
10 x 12.5 cm
1
Eye Covering, with means of attachment
2.9 sq. in.
19 sq. cm
2
Eye/Skin Wash
4 fl. oz. total
118 ml total
1
Eye/Skin Wash & Covering,
4 fl. oz. total
118 ml total
1
with means of attachment
2.9 sq. in.
19 sq. cm
2
Gloves
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2 pair
Hand Sanitizer
1/32 oz.
0.9 g
6
Roller Bandage (4 in.)
4 in. x 4 yd.
10 x 366 cm
1
Roller Bandage (2 in.)
2 in. x 4 yd.
5 x 366 cm
2
Sterile pad
3 x 3 in.
7.5 x 7.5 cm
4
Triangular Bandage
40 x 40 x 56 in.
101x 101 x 142 cm
1
Classes of First Aid Kits and Required Supplies
First Aid Supply
Minimum Quantity
Minimum Size of Volume
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Class A Kits
Class B Kits
(US)
(Metric)
Adhesive Bandage
16
50
1 x 3 in.
2.5 x 7.5 cm
Adhesive Tape
1
2
2.5 yd (total)
2.3m
Antibiotic Application
10
25
1/57 oz
0.5 g
Antiseptic
10
50
1/57 oz
0.5g
Breathing Barrier
1
1
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Bum Dressing (gel soaked)
1
2
4 x 4 in
10 x 10 cm
Burn Treatment
10
25
1/32 oz
0.9 g
Cold Pack
1
2
4 x 5 in.
10 x 12.5 cm
Eye Covering with means of attachment
2
2
2.9 sq. in
19 sq. cm
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1 fl oz total
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29.6 ml
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4 fl oz total
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118.3 ml
First Aid Guide
1
1
N/A
N/A
Hand Sanitizer
6
10
1/32 oz
0.9 g
Medical Exam Gloves
2 pair
4 pair
N/A
N/A
2 inch
1
2
2 in. x 4 yd
5 cm x 3.66m
4 inch
0
1
4 in. x 4 yd
10 cm x 3.66m
Splint
0
1
4.0 x 24 in.
10.2 x 61 cm
Sterile pad
2
4
3 x 3 in
7.5 x 7.5 cm
Tourniquet
0
1
1 in. (width)
2.5 cm (width)
Trauma pad
2
4
5 x 9 in.
12.7 x 22.9 cm
Triangular Bandage
1
2
40 x 40 x 56 in.
101 x 101 x 142 cm
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