Little League First Aid Kits

Air Date: 3/8/2004

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• REMSA (Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority) is a strong supporter of youth organizations. One of the ways REMSA gives back to the community and helps keep children safe is through the donation of first aid kits to the Little League of Washoe County.
• Since 1998, REMSA has been providing first aid kits to the Little League teams in Washoe County.
• REMSA delivered 50 kits in 1998 to area teams and now delivers 500 to nine area Little League teams.
• REMSA coordinates all first aid kit requests and deliveries with the safety officer of each league.
• REMSA donates approximately $6,000 of materials every year for the first aid kits.
• The first aid kits enable the safety officers to provide immediate care to the injured youths prior to REMSA arriving on the scene.
• REMSA has provided basic first aid tips to all Little Leagues Teams of Washoe County upon request since 1998.

Types of Injuries Each First Aid Kit Assists With:

• Scrapes from sliding to base or home plate
• Cleaning and bandaging cuts
• Sprained ankles, wrists and/or fingers

First aid supplies include:

4 – Ziplock baggies (for ice packs)
2 – Ace Wraps
2 – Triangular Bandages
2 - Rolls of 1” Tape
20 - Regular Band-Aids
12 - Large Band-Aids
10 – Antibiotic Ointment Packets
12 - Antiseptic Towelettes (for cleaning hands and wiping off wounds)
10 – 4 X 4 Pads (gauze)

450 Edison Way Reno, Nevada 89502 (775)858-5700 Fax (775)858-5720