Satisfies BSA first aid requirements
Requirement 1 “Explain what first aid is. Tell what you should do after an accident.” What is an accident? What kind of accidents might happen to you or a friend? What is first aid? Watch Video First rule: stay calm Emergency action steps Check – scene Is it safe to be here? Discuss why that … [Read more…]
Emergencies can happen at any time, and you need to have a plan to follow. Make a map of your home or meeting place. Take note of all doors and windows. Try to find at least two ways out of every room. Are the windows easily opened? Are any of the doors blocked? Do any … [Read more…]
You should have a first aid kit, so you will have first aid supplies when you need them. The BSA recommends you have these things in your first aid kit: Six adhesive bandages Two 3-by-3-inch sterile gauze pads One small roll of adhesive tape One 3-by-6-inch piece of moleskin One small bar of soap or … [Read more…]
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What is frostbite? Frostbite happens when the skin gets cold enough to freeze. Signs and symptoms Grayish-white patches on the skin. Some victims will complain that their ears, nose, fingers, or feet feel painful and then numb. Others won’t notice anything. Prevention Stay warm and dry. Wear warm gloves, socks, and a hat. Wool and … [Read more…]
Treating nosebleeds Have the victim sit slightly forward and pinch the bridge of their nose to help stop the bleeding Have them hold a tissue up to their nose to help catch the blood DO NOT have the victim lean back because this makes blood draining into their throat
What are snake bites? Snake bites are generally two puncture wounds. Nonvenomous bites should be treated as a puncture wound, and should be washed out very well. Venomous snake bites can cause sharp pain and mild discoloration of the affected part. Dealing with snake bites Treat the Nonvenomous bites as puncture wounds Venomous bites Get … [Read more…]
Signs & Symptoms Chest pain, discomfort, pressure or squeezing that lasts longer than 3 to 5 minutes and is not relieved by resting, changing position or taking medication, or that goes away and then comes back Discomfort or pain that spreads to one or both arms, the back, the shoulder, the neck, the jaw or the … [Read more…]
Lesson objectives: Learn how to safely treat the bites and stings of: ticks bees and wasps chiggers spiders Ticks are small, hard-shelled arachnids that bury their heads in your skin. How can you protect yourself? Wearing long pants and a long-sleeved shirt. Inspecting yourself for ticks every day, especially the warm and hairy parts of … [Read more…]
Lesson objectives: Learn what blisters are. Learn how to prevent and treat blisters Introduce: Blisters are pockets of fluid that form as the skin’s way of protecting itself from friction. Discuss: How can you avoid getting a blister? Wearing shoes or boots that fit well. Changing your socks if they become sweaty or wet. Paying … [Read more…]