Injury Prevention
How would you prevent tripping on a hike or trek?
Look Down and step over tree roots and other hazards. Stay on the path or trail, Usually Paths and trails are kept in a good manner.
Ya' Old Pal was Binge-ing the Mandalorian at a campout. So, the adults took his phone away and he didn't pack the ten essentials. Then, Ya' Old Pal saw some Shiny objects and ran into the woods, never to be seen again. What advise could you give Ya' Old Pal so that this doesn't happen again.
Ya' Old Pal should have made responsible decisions with his phone and should have packed a Map and Compass.
What does RICE stand for?
R: Rest, don't keep hiking unless you have to.
I: Ice, to reduce the swelling.
C: Compression, Support the area to reduce swelling.
E: Elevation, Elevate the injury above the Heart to increase Blood flow to the wound.
Someone gets bit by a snake. How can you tell if the bite is Venomous?
With a Venomous Snake Bite, you will see two large tooth marks where the venom was injected.
Ya' Old Pal chokes on some pizza. What do you do?
Do the Heimlich Maneuver.
1. Put the thumb-side of your fist slightly above the person's belly-button.
2. Hold your fist tight with your other hand.
3. Quickly thrust upwards and into the victim's belly.
4. Continue until the object comes out.
How would one prevent burns?
Make smart decisions near a fire or stove. Clear hazards from the site near a fire or stove. Limit the amount of people gathered near a fire or stove. Make sure the person handling a fire or stove has their Firem'n Chit/is properly trained.
True or False?
'A campfire is one of the 10 Essentials'
What does BE FAST stand for? (Stroke)
B: Balance, Headache or Dizziness
E: Eyes, Blurred Vision
F: Face, one side of the face may be drooping
A: Arms, Weakness in the arms
S: Speech, Slurred Speech or Speech Difficulty
T: Time, Call 911 immediately.
Someone gets stung by a Tick?
Grasp the tick with tweezers close to the skin. Gently pull until it comes loose. Wash the wound carefully with soap and water, and apply antiseptic.
Ya' Old Pal tripped on a tree root and went barreling down a hill. On his way down, a lot of dirt and gravel got in his left eye. What should you do?
Have Ya' Old Pal sit down and clean the eye out with warm water.
How would one prevent an injury in the axe-yard?
1. Make sure only one person is in the axe-yard at all times.
2. Make sure the person in the axe-yard possesses their Totin' Chit.
3. Make Sure the person in the axe-yard is wearing proper Safety Equipment.
A First Aid Kit should include what? (At least 5 examples)
-Bandages
-Gloves (Preferably Sterile and Exam-Type)
-Gauze
-Antibacterial/Antiseptic Wipes
-First Aid Tape
-Blanket
-Tweezers/Scissors
-CPR Face Shield
-First Aid Tape
-First Aid Manual
- Other Reasonable Answers May Be Accepted
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
Ya' Old Pal gets hit by the truck delivering his own Birthday Cake. Blood starts shooting out of his arm. What do you do?
Call 911. Take Gauze or anything you have (Napkins, Toilet Paper, Tissues as the last resort) and apply pressure. Keep doing this until First Responders Arrive. In severe situations, apply a tourniquet and write the time you applied the Tourniquet on the person's arm. Make sure you take the Tourniquet off every once and a while to try to keep the person's arm intact.
Your Old Pal twists his ankle on a hike, Do you take off his Shoe?
No, It could swell and he won't be able to get it back on.
How would one prevent choking?
Don't rush through food, take your time. Don't swallow massive pieces of of food.
Why would you need a blanket in you First-Aid Kit?
To Keep Warmth in cases of Shock or other cases where heat loss may need to be reduced.
When dealing with Hurry Cases, you should always follow the '3 C's'. What are the '3 C's'?
-Check
-Call
-Care
Someone falls out of their hammock and into a Fire-Pit. The fire pit was also muddy, it took them 15 seconds to get out of the fire pit. Your Old Pal has identified the injury as a third-degree burn. Do you remove clothing? Why/Why Not?
No, clothing may be sticking to the flesh.
Someone injures themselves on a playground, complains of pain in their arm. What should you do?
Check for signs of shock and loss of blood circulation. Create a splint/sling.
How would one prevent a Playground Arm injury?
Be careful on playgrounds. Check the rules. Don't try something that looks a little sketchy. Don't go on playgrounds.
Name at least 5 of the 10 Essentials.
-Navigation
-Sun Protection
-Insulation
-Illumination
-First-Aid Supplies
-Fire Starters
-Repair Kit for Equipment
-Nutrition
-Hydration
-Emergency Shelter
What does 'Sample' stand for?
S: Signs and Symptoms
A: Allergies
M: Medications
P: Previous Problems
L: Last Food or Drink
E: Events
Strolling down the road, all the sudden, BOOM! A Garbage Truck goes flying into Mailboxes and then hits a Parked Car with Passengers in it.
Call 911. If it's safe, approach the scene. Do not treat any injuries unless it's life-threatening. DO NOT move victims unless they're in danger. (Fire, Traffic, etc)
Ya' Old Pal is bitten by a raccoon. It may be rabid, what do you do?
Take Note of where the animal was found. Give this information to Officials, they may be able to track if it was rabid. Wash with soap and water. If bleeding, apply pressure and Lastly, apply a bandage.