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Assembling the First Aid Kits and Equipment Bags
Chapter 10 Assembling the First Aid Kits and Equipment Bags
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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
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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
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The Basic Kit Blister kit Bug spray Butterfly strips, sterile strips
Liquid skin, felt, toe blister protectors Bug spray Butterfly strips, sterile strips Cotton swabs Disinfectant Disposable hazardous waste bags
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The Basic Kit Elastic wraps (2”, 4”, 6”) Heel and lace pads
Two of each size Heel and lace pads Liquid soap and hand wipes Lubricating ointment Mirror Mouth guards
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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
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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
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The Basic Kit Tape scissors Tongue depressors Triangular bandages
Tweezers
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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
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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
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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
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Personal Kit Airway (CPR mask) 4" × 4" sponge gauze Gloves Scissors,
Hydrogen peroxide Liquid soap Flashlight EpiPen® Glucose Sterile saline First aid cream Non-stick pads Any other item particularly useful in treating athletes
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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
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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
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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
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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.)
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Enhancing the Basic Kit
Light key Lip protection Magnifying glass with or without light Plastic cups Razor blades Splint for fracture splinting Sewing kit
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Enhancing the Basic Kit
Shoelaces (assorted sizes) Sunscreen Tape cutters (2 each) Tape measure Thermometer (battery operated) Tweezers Water faucet key (various sizes)
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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.
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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, EpiPen® , Glucose supplement
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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
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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
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