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Simple cuts and scrapes
Wash cut with soap and water. Apply triple antibiotic ointment. Cover cut with a clean, dry sterile bandage.
Venomous snakebite
Remove rings and other jewelry. Get victim to care asap
If you have to wait for help wash the wound. Lie down with the wound lower than the rest of the body. treat for shock
How to treat Object in the eye
Wash wound and flush it with water for several minutes cover with a serial bandage.
How to treat Heat exhaustion
Skin pale and clammy from heavy sweating nausea, headache, muscle cramps confusion, dizziness fainting. Take victim to a cool place. Apply wet cloths. If person is fully alert have them sip some water
How to treat Severe bleeding
With a sterile pad apply direct pressure to wound. After bleeding stops. Dress the wound. If bleeding persists apply more pads do not remove any pads continue to apply pressure
Blisters on the hand and foot
Don’t pop blister. Breaking it increases the chance of bacterial infection. Use mold skin to cover a blister.
How to treat a Nosebleed
Have the person sit forward. Ask the person to pinch nose firmly but gently, and apply pressure on the upper lip, just below the nose. Hold cold compress on the nose and surrounding area. After 10 Minutes check to see if bleeding stopped. If not repeat. If bleeding for more than 15 minutes get medical help.
How to treat a Bite of a warm blooded animal
Treat it as a normal cut. Wash wound and flush it with water for several minutes cover with a serial bandage.
Call for help, Lie person down, elevate feet, cover person. Keep calm
What are the A B C D’s of first aid
A Airway
B Breathing
C Circulation
D Defibrillation
Minor (thermal/heat) burns or scalds (superficial, or first degree)
Minor (thermal/heat) burns or scalds (superficial, or first degree) Cold compress run under cool water
How do you treat Frostbite
Frostbite Numb skin, grayish white patches. Move victim to a warm place. Do not rum area. Warm effected areas with warm water until color returns. Apply bandages if necessary.
Puncture wounds from a splinter, nail, and fishhook
Flush wound several times. Control bleeding by applying a sterile bandage.
How to treat Signs of dehydration
Severe thirst, Dark Urine, decreased urine production, tired, weakness, dry skin, decreased sweating, nausea, fainting, loss of appetite, headache, muscle cramps confusion, dizziness
How to treat Sprains and strains
RICE
R rest
I Ice
C Compressions
E Elevation
Bites of insects or tick
Tick remove tick with tweezers grabbing close to the skin and pull until the tick comes out. Do not squeeze or twist. Wash the wound and apply antiseptic
How to remove a fish hook
Wrap 3 foot of line around bend of hook. Gently push down to release the barb. Give line a quick jerk.
How to treat Serious burns (partial thickness, or second degree)
Burn goes part way into the tissue. Place injured area in cool water or apply wet cloths. Dry and cover with a sterile bandage. Do not break blisters or creams
Show what to do for "hurry" case of stopped breathing.
Check if airway is clear, do rescue breathing. Check for heart beat. If none do CPR
Explain the steps (procedures) in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Hay hey you ok
Breathing?
Heart beat?
Get help 911
compressions
AED
Bee sting Remove stinger
Bee sting Remove stinger by scraping it out with a knife blade. Don’t squeeze the stinger
Choking
If the person is choking they can not talk, calf or speak. If so encourage them to cough.
Call 911, stand behind and place hands around his waist and clasp hands together . Thrush clasped hands inward and upward with enough force to dislodge object.
Explain what to do in case of accidents that require emergency response in the home and the back country.
Remain calm, assess the situation, make a plan, triage call 911, or send 2 boys to call 911, focus on the task at hand
Explain what constitutes an emergency and what information you will need to provide to a responder.
Anyone in distress
Tell the five most common signals of a heart attack.
Pressure on chest or pain radiating down left arm sweating, nausea, shortness of breath, weakness