Duke of Edinburghs International Award Emergency First Aid
Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Emergency First Aid
Emergency First Aid ► You may never have to use it ► It may make the difference between life and death for someone injured ► D of E regulations say that you must be prepared!
In this ECA you will learn: When to call for help When to use first aid and not call for help What to do in an emergency Things to do to protect yourself against first aid situations
In groups of 5 or 6 discuss and write down 5 situations in which a first aid situation could arise on a Dof. E expedition When you have your 5 situations discuss whether you would sort them out yourself (apply first aid) or call for help using the emergency Dof. E mobile phone or shouting to a teacher that might be near by
Watch these videos. Discuss in your group what you would do if you saw someone in this situation? Carry on, apply first aid or call for help?
Someone’s hurt – What do you do? ► Check for danger § Fallen tree § Stranger danger § Electric wires § Snakes, horses, cows § Roads ► If there’s danger – two of you go and get help
Someone’s hurt – What do you do? ► No danger – look for response § Ask them who they are, how long they’ve been there etc ► If no response – check the airway, tilt their head back ► Check for breathing ► Meanwhile rest of group has checked where you are and are ready to get help ► Send for help now
Someone’s hurt – What do you do? ► They are not breathing – CPR § Push down on chest Repeat until help arrives or person starts breathing § Work as a team § Keep on going until help arrives (which will be very soon)
Someone’s hurt – What do you do? ► Recovery position ► Work together to put the person into the correct position ► Keep them warm and calm ► Have a go at putting someone in the recovery position
If you have someone with a Epi. Pen in your group
Now for minor(ish) stuff How to bandage a sprained ankle ► If the sprain is very painful do not touch, wait for a teacher ► Now get into 3’s or 4’s and give it a try
Now for minor(ish) stuff ► In your original groups talk about likely illness or injuries that can occur whilst on expedition and talk about how you can prevent these illness or injuries? ► Write down 3 top tips for staying fit and healthy whilst on expedition ► Share your top 3 with the rest of the class
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