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FIRST AID FOR BOY SCOUTS Instructors: Vicky and Jeff Cunningham What is First Aid? Knowing exactly what to do first to help a person What you must do immediately TRIAGE A process for sorting injured people into groups based on their need for immediate medical treatment. Motor Vehicle Accidents Make sure the scene is safe!!! Call for help. Do not move the injured person unless there is further danger. Check for breathing and pulse. Check for bleeding. Treat for shock if necessary. Heart Attack Signs and symptoms Chest pain/pressure Shortness of breath Sweating Nausea/Vomiting Pain radiating into neck and jaw Treatment-call 911, keep person calm Stroke Signs and Symptoms Slurred speech Paralysis/Numbness on one side Facial droop on one side Confusion Call 911, keep person calm Minor Bleeding/Cuts Wash with soap and water. Apply antiseptic. Keep wound clean with adhesive bandage. Severe Bleeding If possible, wear gloves. Put direct pressure on wound. Can use neckerchief as bandage. Arterial verses Venous bleeds Put pressure on pressure point Use tourniquet as last resort Use only if no other way to stop the bleeding Can cause possible death to nerves and skin at site BROKEN BONES Immobilize potential limb fractures If open fracture, cover with dry gauze and secure and immobilize limb Head/Neck/Back Injury Immobilize person on flat surface or stretcher Turn victim as a unit Keep victim calm Shock Signs and symptoms Weak/Unconscious Pale Sweating May be confused and become unconscious Treatment Have person lie down Elevate legs unless person has back or leg injury If unconscious, turn on side if there are no neck/back injuries Call for help Burns First degree-Skin is red and sore Treatment Cold water Second degree-Skin has blisters Treatment Do not pop blisters Cover area with loose, sterile gauze pad DO NOT use creams, ointments, or sprays Third degree-Skin is burned away, charred; may have no pain Treatment Cover with clean sheet, if possible DO NOT try to remov