Teachers and Ice

[Rosie67]

I am so tired of teachers demanding that I give ice packs. I know it seems minor but not every injury needs ice! The other day a teacher went to the principal. He walked in here while I was on the phone with a parent, went to my freezer and got a pack. I went to him later, thinking someone was hurt. He said "No, I took care of it." I found out later it was for a child who just left my office. No red marks, no bruising, no swelling. I just get so tired of it. I stay very consistent as to when I give ice. This cuts way down on another excuse to get out of class.

That's all, just needed to get that off my chest to someone who can understand!! Thank you.

[NurseLoveJoy88, ASN, RN]

My school district gives us a box of "ice packs" at the start of the semester. They con some kids into making them or something... dunno.

Anyway they are a paper towel folded in half inside a ziplock baggie... then I just pull a few out every morning, put some water in them, and freeze them. Works wonderfully! And I don't have to worry about not getting them back! Also works great for warm compresses too... put a little water in and stick it in the microwave a few seconds (or just warm water from the faucet).

We use the same thing at my school except the warm compresses are not allowed. I do use warm water if I have to though but I don't use the microwave.

[topsyturvy]

I don't give icepacks for red spots. No swelling or bruising..no icepack! I use wet paper towels also. I think I am going to go to all classes next year and teach the students what will and will not be seen in my office in FRONT of the TEACHER! I know teachers are scared of law suits but good grief have some common sence! I think I will send a note home to the parents also so they all know!