American Red Cross

Here is the American Red Cross list of suggested items to include in a home First Aid Kit. You can also buy a ready made kit, but I still recommend customizing it with some additional items. Scissors, a tourniquet and a hemostatic dressing are all helpful in the case of a bleeding emergency.

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AAP

The American Academy of Pediatrics has a helpful website with lots of tips for parents. Here's a link to their page on Childhood Emergencies.

The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) provide guidance to parents and school professionals on how to recognize the signs of Concussions and possible Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). Here's a link to more information about their Concussion Checklist.

CDC Concussion Signs and Symptoms
Children and teens who show or report one or more of the signs and symptoms listed below, or simply say they just “don’t feel right” after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body, may have a concussion or more serious brain injury.

Concussion Signs Observed:

• Can’t recall events prior to or after a hit or fall.
• Appears dazed or stunned.
• Forgets an instruction, is confused about an assignment or position, or is unsure of the game, score, or opponent.
• Moves clumsily.
• Answers questions slowly.
• Loses consciousness (even briefly).
• Shows mood, behavior, or personality changes.

Concussion Symptoms Reported:

• Headache or “pressure” in head.
• Nausea or vomiting.
• Balance problems or dizziness, or double or blurry vision.
• Bothered by light or noise.
• Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy.
• Confusion, or concentration or memory problems.
• Just not “feeling right,” or “feeling down”.