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Trail Life Handbook
(First Printing)
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Trail Life Handbook
(Second Printing)
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Trail Life First Aid Addendum: Do requirements 11 through 18 |
11. |
Explain and demonstrate first aid for the common outdoor injuries listed below: |
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Cuts and scrapes
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pg. 101 |
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Splinters |
pg. 101 |
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Blisters |
pg. 106 |
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d. |
Something in your eye |
pp. 105-106
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e. |
Sunburn |
pg. 106 |
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Poisonous plants |
pg. 118 |
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g. |
Dehydration |
pg. 124 |
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12. |
Explain how the following methods help prevent common outdoor injuries and emergencies: |
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Work gloves, mole skin, adhesive tape (splinters and blisters) |
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Sunscreen, sunglasses, broad brimmed hats (sun protection) |
pg. 106 |
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Long pants and long-sleeved shirts (sun protection, poisonous plants) |
pp. 106, 119 |
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Insect repellent |
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(prevent insect bites) |
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Plenty of water and a water filter |
pg. 124 (also see Drinking Water pp. 144-145) |
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f. |
Synthetic insulating layers and nylon/Gore-Tex outer wear |
pg. 127 |
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g. |
Sturdy well-fitting hiking boots/shoes (prevent blisters/sprains) |
pp. 146-147 |
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13. |
Explain why sun protection is especially important while on the water, in the snow, or at high altitude |
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- Because with winter and water sports it can be easy to forget you need sun protection.
- You can still get a sunburn, the sun can be more intense, and/or more UV as it reflects.
- Waterproof sunscreen is important and reapply as directed on the label.
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14. |
Make first aid kits yourself |
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a. |
Make a personal first aid kit for hiking and other wilderness trips. |
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Contents of a Personal First Aid Kit
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b. |
Make a home first aid kit for your family |
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Contents of a Family First Aid Kit
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15. |
Explain how to get medical assistance while on a wilderness camping trip, a river trip, and on open water. |
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16. |
Demonstrate splinting, slings, and bandaging for the following injuries to permit transport of victims: |
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Twisted ankle (sprain or strain) |
pg. 109-110 |
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Broken ankle |
pg. 109 |
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c. |
Broken lower arm |
pg. 108 |
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d. |
Broken upper arm |
pg. 108 |
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e. |
Broken collarbone |
pg. 109 |
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f. |
Broken lower leg |
pg. 108 |
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g. |
Broken upper leg |
pg. 108 |
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17. |
Demonstrate the following methods of transporting victims: |
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Walking assists: one and two rescuers |
pp. 111-112 |
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Drags: Blanket, shoulder, and ankle (conduct these with great care) |
pg. 112 |
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Two Rescuer Carries: Two-hand seat, four-hand seats, and chair carry. |
pp. 113-114 |
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Human stretcher carry for 3-6 Trailmen |
pg. 114 |
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Improvised Stretchers: Blanket and shirt/coat (2) |
pp. 115-116 |
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18. |
Demonstrate the emergency procedures for the following clothing fire emergencies: |
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Stop, Drop, and Roll response to your clothes catching fire |
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Stop, Drop, and Roll Info |
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Response to another person who panics and runs. |
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Be assertive, calm them, get help. Eventually wrap them in something and get them to follow stop, drop, and roll procedures. |
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