Cuts, Punctures, & Burns
Explain and demonstrate first aid for a simple cut or scrape.
What is clean the wound, apply antiseptic, and cover with a sterile bandage?
Demonstration:
Rinse with clean water
Apply antiseptic
Properly bandage
Explain and demonstrate first aid for heat cramps.
What is move the person to a cool place, stretch gently, and give water?
Demonstration:
Shade
Stretch the cramped muscle
Small sips of water
Explain and demonstrate first aid for a bee sting.
What is remove the stinger and clean the area?
Demonstration:
Scrape stinger off (do not squeeze)
Wash area
Explain and demonstrate first aid for a sprained ankle.
What is rest and apply ice?
Demonstration:
Rest the ankle
Ice
Compress with an elastic bandage
Elevate above the heart
Explain and demonstrate first aid for a nosebleed.
What is sit up, lean forward, and pinch the nose?
Demonstration:
Lean forward
Pinch soft part of nose
Maintain steady pressure
Explain and demonstrate first aid for a puncture wound.
What is clean the wound, apply a sterile dressing, and watch for infection?
Demonstration:
Gently clean
Apply sterile dressing
Explain signs of infection
Explain and demonstrate first aid for heat exhaustion.
What is move the person to a cool place, loosen clothing, give water, and cool them down?
Demonstration:
Shade or cool area
Loosen clothing
Small sips of water
Cool cloths on neck, armpits
Explain and demonstrate first aid for a tick bite.
What is remove the tick with tweezers and clean the area?
Demonstration:
Grasp close to skin
Pull straight out
Clean wound
Explain and demonstrate first aid for a suspected broken arm.
What is immobilize the joints above and below the injury?
Demonstration:
Assess and Call 911
Stop Bleeding
Immobilize the Arm (Splint)
Create a Sling
Apply Cold Packs
Prevent Shock
Explain and demonstrate first aid for choking in a conscious person.
What is perform the Heimlich maneuver?
Demonstrate:
Ask, “Are you choking?”
Bend the person over at the waist to face the ground.
Strike five separate times between the person's shoulder blades with the heel of your hand.
Give five abdominal thrusts.
If back blows don't remove the stuck object, give five abdominal thrusts, also known as the Heimlich maneuver.
Explain and demonstrate first aid for a minor (first-degree) burn.
What is cool the burn and cover it with a sterile dressing?
Demonstration:
Use cool water (not ice)
Cover loosely
Explain and demonstrate first aid for frostbite.
What is warm the area gradually and protect it?
Demonstration:
Move to warm area
No rubbing
Gradually warm with body heat or warm (not hot) water
Explain and demonstrate first aid for a rash from poison ivy, oak, or sumac.
What is wash the area with soap and water?
Demonstration:
Wash thoroughly
Avoid scratching
Explain and demonstrate what you should check before and after splinting.
What is circulation, motor, sensory?
Demonstration:
Circulation
Check pulse
Check capillary refill
Motor
Ask the person to wiggle their fingers or toes. If they cannot, note this as the baseline.
Sensory
Ask the person if they can feel you touching their fingers or toes, and if they feel any numbness or tingling.
Explain and demonstrate the first three steps in any emergency.
What is Check, Call, Care?
Demonstrate:
Check scene for safety
Tap/shout to see if responsive
Direct someone to call 911
A Scout cuts their leg with a knife and the bleeding is heavy. Explain and demonstrate first aid.
What is apply direct pressure to control severe bleeding?
Demonstration:
Firm direct pressure
Use dressing or cloth
Add more dressings if needed
Do not remove original dressing
Send for help
A Scout has been outside in freezing weather for hours. They are shivering, clumsy, and complaining of cold. Explain and demonstrate what you should do.
What is treat hypothermia?
Demonstration:
Move to warm area
Remove wet clothing
Wrap in blankets
Give warm drinks if conscious
A Scout accidentally touches poison ivy while clearing brush and develops a rash all over their arms. They are starting to scratch and it is spreading quickly. Explain and demonstrate what you should do.
What is treat poisonous plant exposure?
Demonstration:
Wash the area thoroughly with soap and water as soon as possible
Avoid scratching to prevent infection
Remove contaminated clothing
Monitor for severe allergic reaction and call for help if needed
A Scout fell while climbing and may have injured their head, neck, or back. Explain and demonstrate what you should do.
What is immediately ensure scene safety, call 911, and keep the victim completely still to prevent further injury?
Demonstration:
Manual stabilization (support head and back)
Instruct not to move
Check for Airway, Breathing, and Circulation (pulse)
Call 911
A Scout is unresponsive after collapsing during a hike. Explain and demonstrate what you should do. They are not breathing
What is CPR?
Demonstrate:
Ensure Scene Safety
Check Responsiveness
Check Breathing
Call for Help
Perform CPR
Correct hand placement
Compressions 100–120 per minute
About 2 inches deep
Full chest recoil
A Scout has a burn with blistered or charred skin. Explain and demonstrate first aid.
What is cover the burn with a sterile dressing and treat for shock while getting emergency help?
Demonstration:
Do not apply ice or ointment
Cover loosely with sterile dressing
Lay person down
Keep warm
Send for help
A Scout has been hiking in hot sun for hours and is now confused, has hot, red skin, and may be losing consciousness. Explain and demonstrate what you should do.
What is treat heatstroke and get emergency help?
Demonstration:
Call 911 immediately
Move to a cool area
Remove excess clothing
Cool the body quickly with wet cloths or immersion
Monitor breathing and be prepared for CPR if needed
A Scout is bitten by a snake while hiking. Explain and demonstrate what you should do.
What is treat a venomous snakebite?
Demonstration:
Keep the person calm and still
Immobilize the affected area
Send for medical help immediately
A Scout hit their head while hiking and is dizzy and confused. Explain and demonstrate what you should do.
What is monitor for concussion and seek medical care?
Demonstration:
Stop activity
Assess Scene Safety
Prevent Movement
Check for consciousness & symptoms
Apply Cold Compress
If they are unconscious, or show worsening conditions, send for emergency help
A Scout is unconscious but breathing. Explain and demonstrate what you should do.
What is place them in the recovery position?
Roll safely onto side
Support head
Bend the top knee at a 90 degree angle to stabilize the body
Maintain open airway