PEH FIRST AID

• give at least 5 of outdoor recreation safety tips

  pack a emergency kit

  bring emergency supplies

  learn the ABC’s of treating emergencies

  before you leave, find out the weather report

  arrive early
• give at least 5 of the things you should pack (essentials)

  candle

  clothing

  compass

  first aid

  food
• give at least 5 of first aid kit essentials

  scissors

  bandage

  gauze

  medicine

  adhesive tape
• ABC’s of first aid

  airway

  breathing

  circulation
• it is an immediate and temporary care given to a person who suddenly gets ill or injured

  first aid
• who gives aid

  first aider
• 4 objectives of first aid

  to save lives

  to prolong life

  to alleviate suffering

  to prevent further injury
• 5 characteristic of a good first aider

  gentle

  observant

  resourceful

  tactful

  sympathetic
• worst enemy of any emergency situation

  panic
• DRSABC

  Danger

  Responsiveness

  Send

  Airway

  Breathing

  CPR
• CPR in full term

  cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• life saving technique that is administered when breathing and heartbeat of a person stopped

  cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• a characteristic of a good first aider that does not cause panic and pain

  gentle
• a characteristic of a good first aider that makes the best use of things at hand

  resourceful
• a characteristic of a good first aider that does not frighten the victim

  tactful
• a characteristic of a good first aider that notice all signs

  observant
• a characteristic of a good first aider that comforts and reassures the victim

  sympathetic
• 5 do’s in giving first aid

  do assure the victim

  call 911

  do visually and verbally assess the victim

  do practice personal hygiene

  do try and take the pain put of the patient’s mind by talking to them
• 2 don’t in giving first aid

  don’t move the victim unless it is absolutely necessary

  don’t forget to remove external hazard
• skin is accidentally broken or worn away

  Cut/scrape
• damage to the skin caused by extreme heat

  burn
• painful wounds caused by the thrust of an insect’s stinger

  insect bite/sting
• red, swollen, and painful skin caused by overexposure to uv rays

  sun burn
• blood loss from the tissue that lines your nose

  nosebleed
• injury to the ligament

  sprain
• happens when a muscle stretched too far

  strain
• occurs when a joint is forced beyond it’s normal range of motion

  tear
• broken bones result of falls or other harsh impact

  fracture
• swelling, redness, two puncture wounds, and pain at the bite site

  snakebite