First Aid

First Aid Kits in Car, Medicine Cabinet: Musts For Sports Families

A first aid kit in the car and medicine cabinet are musts for parents with children playing sports.
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Roadrash treatment home tested!

06/16/2009 - 20:48

Yikes!  Here is the results if not following my newly learned road rash treatment.  It is my son's slow healing crusty knee.  I vowed to not let this happen again.  But, as he is fifteen, and not certain of my wisdom in these matters, I am not so sure that he will be thrilled with my intervention.  He prefers to take care of these things himself.  

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Lightning First Aid

In the event lightning strikes a player, fan, or official at a sports contest, giving immediate first-aid is essential.
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What Should A Sports First Aid Kit Contain?

No youth sports team or competition should be without a first aid kit designed to treat the most common injuries and illnesses that might be encountered.

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Are Instant Cold Or Gel Packs As Good As Ice?

Instant cold or gel packs are among the items that most experts say should be included in a well-stocked first aid kit. But, while instant cold or gel packs are easy to store and are more convenient than ice, experts say that they may damage the skin because of the cold temperatures they reach.

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Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation (RICE): A First Aid Staple

The first four steps of first aid for injuries such as ankle sprains are known by the acronym "RICE," which stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation.

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