Chapter 10 Assembling the First Aid Kits and

Chapter 10 Assembling the First Aid Kits and Equipment Bags

Basic First Aid Kit • Supplies used by the athletic trainer are best kept in one or more organized kits. – Number of kits depends on the number of sports covered and the budget of the school or organization • Athletic trainer is responsible for making sure that kits are properly stocked – Laminated checklist is helpful 2

The Basic Kit • • • Adhesive tape 1 ½ inch (5 or more rolls) Analgesic/massage lotion Antacids Antibiotic cream Adhesive bandages in a variety of sizes and shapes • Barriers – Gloves, eye protection, and airways 3

The Basic Kit • Blister kit – Liquid skin, felt, toe blister protectors • • • Bug spray Butterfly strips, sterile strips Cotton swabs Disinfectant Disposable hazardous waste bags 4

The Basic Kit • Elastic wraps (2”, 4”, 6”) – Two of each size • • • Heel and lace pads Liquid soap and hand wipes Lubricating ointment Mirror Mouth guards 5

The Basic Kit • Nail clippers • Non-sterile gauze pads (4”) – One box (thicker for soaking up blood) • • Nose plugs for bleeding Pen/chalk/whiteboard marker Penlight Peroxide 6

The Basic Kit • • Pocket knife Pre-wrap (Two or more rolls) Saline solution Spray adhesive Sterile gauze pads (4”, 1 box) Tampons Tape adherent spray 7

The Basic Kit • • Tape scissors Tongue depressors Triangular bandages Tweezers 8

Paperwork in the Basic First Aid Kit • Emergency cards for athletes – Emergency numbers, insurance information, parental release • Physician’s reports – Duplicate copies, one for your records, one to give • Athletic trainer’s reports – Duplicate copies: one for your records, one to give 9

Paperwork in the Basic First Aid Kit • Injury and treatment recording documents • Emergency phone numbers for parents or guardians, coaches, administrators, physician, local EMS • Laminated kit contents card – To ensure the kit is properly stocked 10

Five Forms Athletic Trainer Needs at Practices and Games • • • Injury reports Treatment records Athletic trainer’s injury reports Physician’s reports Head injury and concussion information sheets 11

Personal Kit • Airway (CPR mask) • 4" × 4" sponge gauze • Gloves • Scissors, • Hydrogen peroxide • Liquid soap • Flashlight • • • Epi. Pen® Glucose Sterile saline First aid cream Non-stick pads Any other item particularly useful in treating athletes 12

First Aid Kits for Transport Vehicles • Compact, ready-made first aid kit • At minimum, it should include: – – – Cold compresses Bandages Gauze Tape Gloves First aid manual 13

Enhancing the Basic Kit • • Anti-fog and cleaner for glasses Antifungal spray for feet and other areas Antiseptic towelettes Batteries (penlights, thermometer, etc. ) Blood pressure cuff and stethoscope Cold spray (ethyl chloride) Contact lens case 14

Enhancing the Basic Kit • Ear plugs • Elastic adhesive tape – Various sizes: 1”, 2”, 3” – two each • Extra-long elastic wraps (4” and 6”) – Two each • Eye patch • Eyeglass repair kit 15

Enhancing the Basic Kit • Eyeglass repair kit • Felt and foam of various thickness – Foam open and closed cell • Flexible bandage wrap • Gauze (non-sterile), several rolls • Large assortment of bandages (knuckles, extra large, etc. ) 16

Enhancing the Basic Kit • • Light key Lip protection Magnifying glass with or without light Plastic cups Razor blades Splint for fracture splinting Sewing kit 17

Enhancing the Basic Kit • • Shoelaces (assorted sizes) Sunscreen Tape cutters (2 each) Tape measure Thermometer (battery operated) Tweezers Water faucet key (various sizes) 18

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications • Providing a single dose of a nonprescription medication to a high school athlete in most cases is prohibited. • Check with the school administration and family to determine whether this is permitted. 19

Athlete-Specific Kit • Contains medications and items that athletes with preexisting illnesses may give to the athletic trainer to carry • Items must be accompanied with a note from the physician and family of the method, amount, and time they are to be dispensed. – Asthma inhaler, Epi. Pen® , Glucose supplement 20

Sport-Specific Kit Upgrades • • Basketball, tennis, and volleyball Track and cross-country Baseball and softball Football, soccer, lacrosse, ice hockey, and rugby • Gymnastics • Swimming, diving, and water polo • Wrestling 21

Additional Supplies, Equipment, and Considerations • • Football field kit Helmet equipment kit Shoulder bag equipment kit Football tape bag Injury pad bag Physician’s kit Away-game items Home- and away-game field setup 22