Cuts & Scratches
These items are worn to protect you when treating an injured victim.
Latex-free gloves and eye protection
The most common symptom is pain in the center of the victim’s chest.
Heart attack
A Scout says this as a promise to live his life by.
Scout Oath
When people get hurt and they need help right away.
First aid
Kevin is eating his lunch and starts laughing when all of a sudden he grabs his throat with both hands and can't speak.
Choking
Wash the wound with soap and water, apply antibiotic ointment, and cover with an adhesive bandage.
Treating a SMALL wound
You placed your cheek 1-2 inches from the victim's mouth and LOOKED, LISTENED, and FELT for movement but the victim's chest is NOT rising or falling.
Stopped breathing
The scout motto.
Do Your Best
The 3C’s for Hurry Cases.
CHECK (to make sure area is safe),
CALL 9-1-1
CARE (for the victim as best you can)
One side of the victim’s face is drooping and he/she is having trouble speaking.
Stroke
Do this before (if possible) and for sure after treating a wound.
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water
When blood is spurting or gushing from a wound.
Serious bleeding
Twelve points a Scout tries to live his life by every day.
Scout Law
The three W’s to know when calling 9-1-1 for help in an emergency.
WHO (Give your name and phone number you’re calling from)
WHAT (Explain the situation/emergency)
WHERE (Give your exact location)
Pain radiating to the arms, dizziness/lightheadedness, and/or chest pain.
Heart attack
The first step in treating a LARGE cut or wound.
Stop the bleeding by applying pressure
The blood supply is cut off to part of the brain.
Stroke
A Scout uses his right hand and makes it with two fingers and holds it high. One finger stands for the Scout Oath and the other the Scout Law.
Scout Sign
Every home should have one of these to help in treating injuries/emergencies.
First aid kit
John went swimming one summer day and forgot to use sunscreen. That night his back was fiery red, hurt, and had blisters.
Second-degree burn
John fell off his bike and cut his leg badly and now feels weak, his face is getting pale, and he is feeling cold.
Going into shock
When a household cleaning product is swallowed or excessively inhaled.
Poisoning
A Scout does this with his right hand and when he is in uniform to show respect to our flag and our country during a flag ceremony.
Scout Salute
It is important to have and practice one of these to be prepared for different emergencies.
Emergency readiness plan
It was 5 degrees Fahrenheit and Alex had been skiing for four hours. He started complaining that his face and ears were hurting and were numb.
Frostbite