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=== What injuries might we expect? ===
=== What injuries might we expect? ===
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|Female child with splinter in hand.
|Removed splinter, cleaned and covered with band-aid.
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|Female child scratched leg; didn't really break the skin.
|Cleaned and provided band-aid.
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== First Aid Station Improvement Plan Items ==
 
* '''2026:''' No small bandages were included in kits (less than an inch in length)
* '''2026:''' Also stock with small gauze pads like 2" squares
* 2026: Confirm there are bandage shears
* 2026: Less intensive event log (the patient treatment forms are a bit much)
* 2026: Water for runners
* 2026: Small trash bag
* 2026: Designate a lead
* 2026: Would be better to have four chairs instead of three.
* 2026: Lighting for the canopies (since we're now operating at night)
* 2026: Some homeless folk saw the stations as a care location; should be prepared for that
* 2026: First aid kit checklist would be helpful
* '''2026:''' Hard copy of the route map (w/ restrooms) at station instead of just the QR code.
* '''2026:''' Bottled water supply ran out because of runners on the Starlight Run.
* '''2026:''' Forgot First Aid Station signage (?)...conflicting reports.
* '''2026:''' Kits were not adequately stocked with smaller band-aids.
* '''2023:''' Add CPR pocket mask and Stop the Bleed equipment to kit.
* '''2023:''' Tweezers or "splinter out" device would be helpful.
* '''2023:''' Trash bags.
* '''2023:''' Map of route with barrier numbers listed.
* '''2023:''' First Aid signage.
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