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Trail Life Handbook (First Printing) |
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 |
pg. 101 | |
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b. | Splinters | pg. 101 | |
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c. | 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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f. | Poisonous plants | pg. 118 | |
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g. | Dehydration | pg. 124 | |||
12. | Explain how the following methods help prevent common outdoor injuries and emergencies: | ||||
a. | Work gloves, mole skin, adhesive tape (splinters and blisters) | ||||
b. | Sunscreen, sunglasses, broad brimmed hats (sun protection) | pg. 106 | |
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c. | Long pants and long-sleeved shirts (sun protection, poisonous plants) | pp. 106, 119 | |
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d. | Insect repellent | (prevent insect bites) | |||
e. | 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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14. | Make first aid kits yourself | ||||
a. | Make a personal first aid kit for hiking and other wilderness trips. | ||||
b. | Make a home first aid kit for your family | 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. | ||||
16. | Demonstrate splinting, slings, and bandaging for the following injuries to permit transport of victims: | ||||
a. | Twisted ankle (sprain or strain) | pg. 109-110 | |
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b. | 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 | |||
17. | Demonstrate the following methods of transporting victims: | ||||
a. | Walking assists: one and two rescuers | pp. 111-112 | |
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b. | Drags: Blanket, shoulder, and ankle (conduct these with great care) | pg. 112 | |
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c. | Two Rescuer Carries: Two-hand seat, four-hand seats, and chair carry. | pp. 113-114 | |
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d. | Human stretcher carry for 3-6 Trailmen | pg. 114 | |
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e. | 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: | ||||
a. | Stop, Drop, and Roll response to your clothes catching fire | Stop, Drop, and Roll Info | |||
b. | Response to another person who panics and runs. | Be assertive, calm them, get help. Eventually wrap them in something and get them to follow stop, drop, and roll procedures. |