Nurses Notes

Notes from the Nurse on Frostbite

With the extreme cold temperatures of winter, frostbite is always a concern among students.  While hands and feet are affected most frequently, shins, cheeks, nose and ears may be involved.  Symptoms affecting frostbitten body parts include the following:  coldness and firmness, stinging, burning, numbness, clumsiness, pain, throbbing or burning sensation.  Second degree injury involves formation of blisters forming within twenty-four hours of injury.  Students exposed to the cold weather who are inadequately dressed are at risk for developing frostbite.  The primary defense against frostbite is to get out of the cold.  Preplanning and use of appropriate clothing are mandatory.  Follow weather forecasts, with special attention to both predicted temperature as well as wind-chill temperature index.  Please review the following tips to prevent frostbite with your children.  Cover head, neck, and face in windy conditions.  Avoid tight-fitting clothing, particularly on hands and feet.  Keep hands and feet dry.  Keep toenails and fingernails trimmed.  Wear mittens instead of gloves.  Wear clothing in multiple layers.  Avoid perspiration by using adequately ventilated clothing.  Increase fluid and caloric intake in cold weather.  Please make sure your child eats an adequate breakfast before coming to school.  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the school nurse.

Birthday Treat Ideas

Thank you to the Isaac Fox students for their creative, healthy birthday treats.  Here are some examples of what we have seen: fruit kabobs, pudding, frozen fruit bars, yogurt cups topped with fresh fruit and granola, Jell-O, popcorn.

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