First Aid

Question 0

Heat Exahustion

Answer 0

Caused by vigorous exercise in a warm or hot environment

1. Look for signs like sweating, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, muscle cramps etc
2. Have the child lay down in a cool place or in the shade (bring inside)
3. Remove as much of clothing as possible
4. Cool the child with cool water spray
5. If spray isn’t available, place cool damp clothes on the neck, armpit or groin area
6. Have them drink something that constrains sugar and electrolytes (juice, sports drink) or water

Question 1

Stoping Bleeding

Answer 1

1. Find the place that’s bleeding
2. If it is minor, wash the area with clean water and soap if available before applying dressings
3. Put dressing on the wound- if needed add more dressing to the top
4. Apply direct pressure
5. Wrap a bandage firmly over the dressing if you can’t keep pressure

Question 2

Bites and stings

Answer 2

1. Find where child was stung/bitten
2. Wash wound with a lot of running water and soap if available
3. Stop any bleeding with pressure and bandages
4. For all bites that break the skin, phone a healthcare provider
5. If there is a bruise or swelling, place a bag of ice and water in a towel on the bite for up to 20 mins
6. Look for signs of an allergic reaction- if yes, phone 911 and prepare for CPR

Snakebite

1. Look for signs that it is poisonous
2. Move any other people away or inside from the area
3. Tell child to stay calm and not to move the part of body that was bitten
4. Remove any tight clothing and jewelry
5. Gently wash the bite area with running water and soap, if available

Bee Sting:

1. Get epi pen
2. Look for stinger, scrape away the singer and venom sac with something with a full edge
3. Put a bag of ice and water over bite
4. See if the child needs CPR
5. Watch the child for at least 30 minutes for signs of an allergic reaction

Question 3

Broken Bones, Sprains, and Bruises

Answer 3

1. Look for broken bones or sprains. Sings include: swelling, pain, blue
2. Cover an open wound with a clean dressing
3. Put a plastic bag filled with ice and water on the injured area with a towel between the ice bag and skin for up to 20 mins
4. Avoid using part until checked by a healthcare provider

Question 4

Burns

Answer 4

1. Check the child and find all burn areas
2. If the burn area is small, cool it with cold, but not ice cold, wayer. Run cold water on the burn until it doesn’t hurt
3. You may cover the burn with a dry, nonstick sterile or clean dressing