Orthopedic Injuries
What must be immobolized when splinting a suspected fracture?
The bone or joint above and below the bone or joint fracture
What are signs of a 1st degree or superficial burn?
Name the key 3 steps to treatment of a 1st degree burn
redness, mild to moderate pain
Cool, aloe or burn gel, cover
What must every emergency scene have established?
Incident Commander or "Leader"
Where must youth store any prescribed medications while on Scout trips?
With the medically identified adult leader
What the number 1 way to prevent head injuries during scout activities?
Wear appropriate helmets for activities that could become in contact with hard objects
What do you call a fracture that you can see the bone?
Open or compound fracture
What is the distinguing difference between a first degree burn and a second degree burn?
Blisters
Who is initially the incident commander of any scene?
Whoever shows up first and takes control of the scene
What is the first line medication for anaphylactic reactions?
Epinephrine 1:1000 concentration administered intramuscularly
What are the two best ways not to drown when participating in water activities?
Know swimming ability
Wear PFD anytime you are in a boat
What is a sign for a joint dislocation?
Inability to move joint, deformity of joint, swelling, etc.
What are two ways to prevent 2nd and 3rd degree burns while on a camping trip?
no body beneath stove or cooking pots
Dont play with fire or throw items into fire (especially containers like aerosols, gas, or lighter fluids)
Who must carry a first aid kit for all activities within Troop 92
Everyone.. and a group kit with at least top medically trained adult leader
What cream is used to help prevent infection of a cut?
Triple Antibiotic cream or "neosporin"
Name 3 items that could be "rigid" material for a splint
SAM Splint,
hiking pole,
bedroll,
rolled paper (book),
Stick,
etc.
How would you tell the difference between a ankle fracture and a ankle sprain?
Ability to move, pain level after ice and rest, ability to bear own weight and or walk
palm of hand is approx. 1%
What is the first priority when approaching an emergency situation?
Your own safety
What swab can be used to sanitize a blister or other small wound?
Alcohol or preferably povidine iodine (betadine)
cave, down wind of a rock, tarp shelter, snow cave, bivy sack, etc.
What is the longest bone in the body? Why is it one of the most dangerous to fracture?
Femur, it has large arteries nearby that can be damaged and cause severe bleeding
What is the biggest concern with burns to the face or head region?
Name three professional resources that you could request in event of need for evacuation of a patient
stretcher basket, helicopter, UTV, boat, medications, enough personnel to carry patient, etc.
What is the medication used for treatment of asthma attack?
How is it administered?
Albuterol Inhalation
Name 5 members/leaders of Troop 92 whom are currently Wilderness and Remote First Aid trained.
Micah, James, Russell, Krista, Wesley