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1st Response Refresher Information Sheets

1st Response Refresher Information Sheets. For use with the 1 st Response Refresher Course. Aims and Objectives: The aim of 1st Response is to ensure Girlguiding/Scouting members are kept as safe as possible while they are in our care. Objectives:

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1st Response Refresher Information Sheets

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  1. 1st Response Refresher Information Sheets For use with the 1st Response Refresher Course

  2. Aims and Objectives: The aim of 1st Response is to ensure Girlguiding/Scouting members are kept as safe as possible while they are in our care. Objectives: ▪To provide members with simple first aid information which is relevant to their role. ▪To help members build confidence and skills in coping with emergency and first aid situations. ▪To equip members with the knowledge needed to manage these emergencies. LIFE CHANGING ADVENTURE

  3. Key Topics: • Policy • Duty of Care • Giving medication LIFECHANGINGADVENTURE

  4. What to do in the case of an accident or incident: • Stay calm • Keep everyone safe • Call the emergency services if appropriate

  5. In the Event of an Accident: Scouting In case of a serious emergency you must then do the following: • Alert the appropriate emergency services, if required • Alert your District Commissioner or their designate • Alert the emergency contact of those individuals involved • If you are abroad, alert any agencies that you are required to by the insurers • In the event of a serious accident, incident or loss of life: Contact the Duty Media Officer on 020 8433 7100 LIFECHANGINGADVENTURE

  6. In the Event of an Accident: Girlguiding In case of a serious emergency you must then do the following: • Tell your home contact what has happened • Call your Commissioner • Call Girlguiding's insurance service on 0845 260 1053 or out-of-office hours 07508 032997. • Call Girlguiding's emergency PR line on 020 7592 1733 or the out-of-office hours PR line on 07990 553 940. • Do not admit liability. • Get witnesses' names and addresses. LIFECHANGINGADVENTURE

  7. Principles of First Aid: • Preserve Life • Airway • Breathing • Prevent Deterioration • Stop Bleeding • Treat Shock • Treat other Injuries • Promote Recovery • Reassure • Relive Pain • Handle with Care • Protect from Harm

  8. Arrival at an Incident: 1. Assess the situation quickly and calmly 2. Protect all from danger 3. Prevent infection 4. Comfort and reassure: 5. Arrange for the right kind of help 6. Inform parents/carers LIFE CHANGING ADVENTURE

  9. Primary Survey: Danger Response Airway Breathing Circulation • Make the area safe • Reassure casualty and bystanders • Use bystandeers • Prioritise and respond to need • Call for help LIFE CHANGING ADVENTURE

  10. Choking: Up to 5 attempts LIFE CHANGING ADVENTURE

  11. Recovery Position: LIFE CHANGING ADVENTURE

  12. CPR for Adults: 30:2 LIFE CHANGING ADVENTURE

  13. CPR for Children: Give 5 initial rescue breaths 30:2 LIFE CHANGING ADVENTURE

  14. Bleeding: http://www.firstaidreference.com/first-aid-bleeding-punctures-amputations-nosebleeds/164/ LIFE CHANGING ADVENTURE

  15. Chain of Survival: LIFE CHANGING ADVENTURE

  16. Shock: Signs and Symptoms • Pale, cold, clammy skin • Weak, dizzy, light-headed • Nausea or vomiting • Thirsty • Yawning • Rapid, weak pulse • Anxiety or irrational behaviour • Rapid, shallow breathing • Dropping levels of responsiveness LIFE CHANGING ADVENTURE

  17. Shock: Causes ▪ Fluid loss bleeding - burns, severe diarrhoea or vomiting ▪ Cardiac problems - heart attack, electrocution ▪ Anaphylaxis - Severe allergic reaction to stings, types of food, environmental features, poisons LIFE CHANGING ADVENTURE

  18. Shock: Treatment Treat the cause and prevent the condition from getting worse by: ▪ Correct positioning of casualty ▪ Reassurance ▪ Maintaining the casualty’s normal temperature ▪ Monitoring breathing if necessary LIFE CHANGING ADVENTURE

  19. First Aid positions LIFE CHANGING ADVENTURE

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