The following is a list of essential items for inclusion in a medical bag:
- Sponge
- Towel
- Scissors with blunt top
- Cotton wool
- Gauze pieces
- Vaseline
- Crepe bandage
- Elastoplast
- Melolin dressings
- Tape
- Ice packs
- Cold spray
- Deep Heat
- Jelonet or similar dressings
- An anti-septic solution, e.g. Savlon.
- Arm sling
- Eye patch
- Cotton bud
- Paracetamol
The above is not a comprehensive list but it will cover the vast majority of football injuries.
If anyone requires further information or advice, they may contact me at 0876 103999.
Yours in sport
Kieran McMahon Dr. Hon. Medical Officer NECSL