Thanks Denise Christie, Registered Nurse
First Aid resources, information and courses have significantly expanded and improved in recent times. For this edition, here are some fantastic and FREE resources that will be of immeasurable benefit when utilised by your Club.
St John’s have a wide variety of printable fact sheets which are great for keeping in your first aid kit, or displaying in a folder somewhere prominent such as outside bathrooms or at the water fountain. Many of these are very relevant to the kind of incidents you may come across at squash such as Asthma, Eye Injuries, Concussion, Epilepsy, Fractures, Heart Attack, Fainting and SO much more.
| Click here to view St Johns’ range of first aid fact sheets. |
| Offer this great 30 minute online course to those who are regularly around your courts such as staff, coaches, officials and committee members. The course suits squash down to a T as it covers DRSABCD, sprains and fractures, and you receive a certificate upon completion. | The link is provided below. There are other courses you’ll discover while working through the modules that you may also be interested in. |
| Click here to view St Johns’ range of online courses. |
Make a New Year’s Resolution for your club: Set aside some time in January to check your First Aid Kit. It’s extremely important to ensure your kit is checked on a regular basis, and expiry dates are adhered to where applicable.
Don’t have a kit at your club? Here’s one that’s specifically designed for sporting clubs!
Large First Aid Kit $155 inc. GST
Product Code: #7653
Dimensions: 360mm x 250mm x 140mm
Do have one but not sure where to start? See below a list of its contents to help you cross reference what is currently in your clubs’ kit.
| Editor’s Note:
If there is anything specific you would like to see covered in No Appointment Necessary, then please send an email to squashwanewsletter@gmail.com. We have built up a pool of health professionals in various disciplines such nursing, psychology, occupational therapy and more! Stay safe folks, and happy squashing! |
CONTENTS (Print, Tick and Store in your Kit):
- 2 x Heavy crepe bandages – 10cm x 1.5m
- 1 x Crepe bandage- 5cm x 1.5m
- 2 x Crepe bandages – 7.5cm x 1.5m
- 2 x Triangular bandages 110cm x 110cm
- 2 x Combine pads 10cm x 20cm
- 2 x Combine pads 10cm x 10cm
- 1 x Universal dressing- small
- 2 x Non-adherent pads 7.5cm x 10cm
- 2 x Non-adherent pads 5cm x 5cm
- 2 x Sterile eye pads
- 1 x Hypo-allergenic tape 2.5cm x 9m
- 1 x Zinc Oxide tape 2.5cm x 5m
- 1 x Fabric dressing strip 6.3cm x 1m
- 1 x Pack Fabric adhesive strips (pk of 50)
- 1 x Pack Plastic adhesive strips (pk of 50)
- 1 x Pack Alcohol swabs (pk of 10)
- 1 x Pack Antiseptic wipes (pk 10)
- 3 x Packets gauze swabs 7.5cm (pk of 3)
- 10 x Saline steritubes – 15ml
- 1 x Stainless steel sharp/blunt scissors 12.5cm
- 1 x Stainless steel sharp/blunt forceps – 12.5cm
- 1 x Universal trauma shears – 19.5cm
- 1 x Pack Splinter probe/removers, sterile/disposable (pk 5)
- 5 x Nitrile disposable gloves
- 1 x Resuscitation face shield – disposable
- 2 x Emergency Shock Blankets
- 1 x Pack Safety pins (pk of 12)
- 1 x Instant cold pack – disposable
- 2 x Biohazard specimen bags
- 1 x Notepad and pencil
- 1 x Emergency First Aid Guide
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