[sam26]

Hi, this is my first summer as a camp nurse for a day camp. I am an LPN responsible for the health and safety of 500+ children, surprisigly there are not too many meds. The entire staff is CPR/First Aid certified.

I'd like to know what your camps protocols are for head injuries. I get a lot of kickballs to the forehead and bumps from logs, no broken skin yet, there is no standing order in place. I do neuro's, ice pack and call parents suggesting they take them to get checked out at the ER. Some staff feel I shouldn't be calling parents but I wouldn't want my child coming home with a knot on their head and no one informed me. I feel the parents can make the call of sending them to the ER.

I'd like your views and feedback on this, as I said this is my first camp experience.

Sam

[marybethm]

I would say you are doing the right thing. Always better to err on the side of caution. I might hold off on suggesting they take the kid to the ER....I might say call your MD and run it by him. Unless you're really worried. Do you give a head sheet out---what signs to look for?