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Admin		#1 Posted : 03 November 2008 13:51:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By Larry Emmerson Hi Our occy health nurse says we should not have ice packs as part of our first aid medical kits. Anyone have any information on regs or reasons why not? Regards Larry
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Admin		#2 Posted : 03 November 2008 14:24:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By Tabs They may be worried of it masking symptoms, but they don't tend to be used that way in industry. Ask directly.
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Admin		#3 Posted : 03 November 2008 14:35:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By Ian Futcher We have cool-packs as part of the First Aider's "kit". They are the sort that you pull the tag on the bag and they self-cool. All First Aid "kit" is accounted for and a treatment report is filled out (by the First Aider) for all cases. I wouldn't have them for general use by untrained persons. Ian
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Admin		#4 Posted : 03 November 2008 16:26:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By Ali All I know is that the HSE gives guidance on the contents of a typical first aid box, which does not refer to ice packs. Can't say why though.
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Admin		#5 Posted : 03 November 2008 16:34:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By Bossa nova Difference between ice packs and 'cool packs' is that there is a danger of "freezer burn" with ice packs. Supernova.
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Admin		#6 Posted : 03 November 2008 16:34:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By Sally HSE guidance states the minimum necessary contents of a first aid box. It also says there may be other items as appropriate. I would ask the occupational nurse on what basis she is saying this as it goes against what is taught on first aid courses about dealing with swelling.
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Admin		#7 Posted : 03 November 2008 16:34:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By Eddie Larry, Please don't take this to be a trite remark, but have you asked Occ Health why they don't want you to have ice packs. I would be interested to know myself to be honest. Regards E
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Admin		#8 Posted : 03 November 2008 17:07:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By Adam Worth If they leak it can sting a tad! Ice is a great first aid tool, I always use ice packs when working as a volunteer first aider (or often real ice if I'm with a physio doing sports stuff.)(the magic sponge!!! are you allowed magic?) Not sure on the logic of that decision - all down to judgment I guess.
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Admin		#9 Posted : 04 November 2008 08:46:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By Sharon Ice pack in kit = Persons trained in correct use = RICE taught on 4 day FAW course.
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