Burns
How to treat a sunburn
What is applying Aloe Vera, drinking plenty of fluids, and avoiding further sun exposure
How to treat an ice burn
What is gently warming the area with lukewarm water and avoiding direct heat
How to treat dehydration
What is drinking water in small sips
How to treat a tick bite
What is removing the tick with tweezers and cleaning the bite area with soap and water
How to treat a blister
What is leaving the blister intact / covering with a bandage to avoid infection
The best initial treatment for a heat burn
(like from a fire)
What is cooling the burn with cold water and covering it with a clean, non-stick bandage
What to do in response to chest pains
What is seeking immediate medical help, as it may be a sign of hypothermia or heart stress
How to treat overhydration
What is to stop drinking and eat high electrolyte foods, like salty snacks
What to do when stung by a bee
What is remove the stinger by scraping (not pulling!), washing, and applying a cold compress
The first step in treating puncture wounds
What is cleaning the wound, applying pressure, and seeking medical attention for tetanus risk
How to treat a rope burn
What is cleaning the area, applying an antibiotic, and cover with a bandage
How to treat snow blindness
What is covering the eyes, avoiding exposure, and using pain relivers
The treatment for heat exhaustion
What is going to a cooler place, drinking water, and resting
What to do when bitten by a venomous spider
What is seeking immediate medical attention and applying a cold compress to reduce swelling
How to treat a rash (from posion ivy)
What is washing the skin with soap, using anti-rash cream, and applying cool compresses.
How to treat a chemical burn
What is flushing the area with copious amounts of water and removing any contaminated clothing
How to treat frosbite
What is warming the affected area gradually, without rubbing, and seeking medical attention
How to treat heat cramps
What is drinking electrolyte-high fluids and gentle stretching
What to do when stung by a scorpion
What is washing the sting site, applying a cold compress, and seeking medical care
What to do if bitten by a wild mammal
What is cleaning the wound, seeking medical attention for possible rabies, and getting a tetanus shot
The first step in treating an electrical burn
What is ensuring the person is no longer in contact with the electrical source and calling emergency services
The difference between Hypothermia and Frostbite
What is, "Hypothermia affects the entire body, and is treated with gradual warming, whereas Frostbite affects extremities, and it treated with gentle warming." Note- do not rub frostbitten extremities.
What is colling the person rapidly with cold water / ice packs and seeking immediate medical attention
What should you do if bitten by a venomous snake (demonstrate!)
Stay calm, immobilize the limb, and seek emergency medical treatment
Troop 15 was founded
What happened in 1926