First Aid Box Contents

• Individually wrapped ´sterile adhesive dressings´ (plasters) – HYPOALLERGENIC. Should be individually wrapped and in different sizes. Written confirmation can be sought from parents and ´normal´ sticking plasters can be used on these children.     
• A range of sterile dressings of various sizes appropriate for age of children.They are easier and quicker to apply if the dressing comes attached to a bandage.
• Blue staff plasters for when handling food etc
• Triangular bandages – useful as slings or to immobilize
• Scissors to cut bandages (rounded ends).
• Sterile gauze pads for cleaning and covering wounds (Do not use cotton wool – this leaves particles in the wound).
• Sterile eye pads.
• A finger bandage (tube gauze) and applicator.
• Disposable gloves, and apron
• Always wear gloves when coming into contact with blood and bodily fluids.
• Forehead thermometer