VENTURE CORD : FIRST AID LOG
FIRST AID LOG
NATIONAL CUB SCOUT CHALLENGE
15/08/2009
DONE BY:
COLLIN WAN TZE CHIEN
VENTURE
HWA CHONG SCOUT GROUP VENTURE UNIT
VENTURE CORD : FIRST AID LOG
CONTENTS
1.
EVENT INFORMATION
2.
FIRST AID KIT LIST
3.
TREATMENT LOG
4.
RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX
5.
RISK MANAGEMENT/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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CHAPTER I:
EVENT INFORMATION
DATE:
15/08/2009
TIME:
0830-1600 HR
VENUE:
HWA CHONG INSTITUTION (HIGH SCHOOL SECTION) SCHOOL COMPOUND,
661 BUKIT TIMAH ROAD, SINGAPORE 269734
ORGANISING COMMITTEES
THE SINGAPORE SCOUT ASSOCATION
HWA CHONG SCOUT GROUP
OVERALL PROJECT MENTORS
ERIC LIM (SINGAPORE SCOUT ASSOCATION)
CLARENCE HOE (SINGAPORE SCOUT ASSOCATION)
EDGAR WONG (SINGAPORE SCOUT ASSOCATION)
PROJECT ORGANISING SECRETARY
KENII TAKASHIMA (HWA CHONG INSTITUTION)
HEAD OF LOGISTICS
HANSEN SUN (HWA CHONG INSTITUTION)
HEAD OF MANPOWER
LIM JING XI (HWA CHONG INSTITUTION)
HEAD OF PROGRAMMES AND ARTWORK
GUO DAN (HWA CHONG INSTITUTION)
EXECUTORS:
HWA CHONG SCOUT GROUP
HWA CHONG OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES CLUB
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS:
APPROXIMATELY 600 CUB SCOUTS
OBJECTIVE/AIMS:
CUB SCOUTS CAN HAVE FUN THROUGH FRIENDLY COMPETITION AND
EXPOSURE TO SCOUTING SKILLS
FIRST AID IN-CHARGE:
NELSON NG (HWA CHONG INSTITUTION), COLLIN WAN (HWA CHONG
INSTITUTION)
EQUIPMENT LIST:
6 MOBILE FIRST AID KITS, 2 FIRST AID KITS STATIONED AT HEADQUARTERS
NUMBER OF FIRST AIDERS:
12 HWA CHONG SCOUT GROUP VENTURES
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CHAPTER II:
FIRST AID KIT LIST
Item
Plaster
Triangle bandage
Quantity
10 pieces
3
Alcohol Swabs
10 pieces
Roller bandage
2
Gauze pads
10
Medical adhesive tape
1 roll
Safety pins
10
Charcoal pills
10
Panadol
10
Antiseptic cream
1
10 cent coins
5 coins
Phone card
1
Scissors
1
Tweezers
1
Thermometer
1
Personal Particulars
1
Sterile solution
(Saline solution)
5
Muscle Rub
1
Disposable gloves
1 pair
Rehydration Salts
1 pack
CPR Face Mask
1
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CHAPTER III:
TREATMENT LOG
NO.
CASUALTY’S
NRIC
1
TIME OF
OCCURENCE
0900h
2
1300h
S9837462F
S9983415Z
INJURY
DESCRIPTION
Minor Cut on
Forehead
INITIAL ACTION
TAKEN
Wound was
washed and
antiseptic cream
and plaster
applied.
Abrasion on Knee Wound was
washed and
checked for
foreign particles.
Antiseptic cream
without dressing
applied.
TIME AND DURATION OF FIRST AID SERVICE:
0830-1600 HOURS, 15 AUG 2009
INCIDENTS OCCURRED:
2
NO OTHER INCIDENTS WERE FOUND
END OF TREATMENT LOG
OUTCOME
No further
action
needed
No further
action
needed
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CHAPTER IV:
RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX
(NCSC/2009)
15 August 2009
CONSEQUENCES (RISK LEVEL)
0830-1600h
LOW ----------------------------- HIGH
MINOR INJURIES
LOW ------------------------------- HIGH
OCCURRENCE PROBABILITY
HIGH
MEDIUM
INJURIES
Blisters
Heat Cramps
Cuts
Strains
DISABLING/ FATAL/ LIFE
THREATENING
Abrasions
Bruises
Fatigue
Asthma
Muscle Cramps
Sprains
Fits
Dehydration
Respiratory Distress
Fainting
LOW
Traffic Accidents
Heat Stroke/Exhaustion
Fracture
Bee, Wasp Stings
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CHAPTER V:
RISK MANAGEMENT/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Safety Precautions
Abrasions
-
Result of a sliding fall or friction burn
Occurrence Probability: High-minor injury
Precautions to be taken: Powder abrasion-prone areas regularly, for example once every 2-3
checkpoints
Emergency Plan: None since it is not an emergency
First Aid to be applied: Wash away any dirt or debris from affected areas, if possible, use antiseptic
lotion.
Blisters
-
Friction between tight-fitting shoes and feet
-
Lack of airing of feet
Occurrence Probability: High-minor injury
Precautions to be taken: Wear comfortable shoes, and constantly air feet every 1-2 checkpoints. If
possible, stick blister prevention pads on the soles of the feet.
Emergency Plan: None since it is not an emergency
First Aid to be applied: Stop the blister from further enlargement by bandaging it.
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Bruises
-
Rupturing of minute blood vessels beneath the skin
-
Due to a fall or a hard knock against an object
-
Blue-blackish bruise appears
Occurrence Probability: High-minor injury
Precautions to be taken: None
Emergency Plan: None since it is not an emergency
First Aid to be applied: Apply lotion for bruises and prevent any further knocks in the same area.
Cuts
-
Cut by sharp edge
-
May result in profuse bleeding
Occurrence Probability: High-minor injury
Precautions to be taken: Avoid reckless handling of sharp objects such as knives.
Emergency Plan: If bleeding is profuse and cannot be stopped, I would call for an ambulance and
send the casualty to hospital. Meanwhile I would apply direct or indirect pressure on the wound to
slow down bleeding and calm the casualty down to prevent him from going into shock.
Muscle Cramps
-
Due to overexertion of muscles
-
Or not enough fluids in the system
-
Muscle tightens and shortens causing severe pain
Occurrence Probability: Medium-minor injury
Precautions to be taken: As stated before, walk according to the speed of the slowest member and
constantly remind each other to hydrate themselves.
Emergency Plan: None as it is not an emergency
First Aid to be applied: Relax, stretch and massage affected muscle and drink lots of water.
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Fatigue
-
A prolonged period of activity without rest
-
Body not suited to vigorous activity for a long period of time, which may be because
of a lack of exercise
-
Lack of concentration observed
Occurrence Probability: Medium-minor injury
Precautions to be taken: Ensure participant has enough rest before the activity and during the
activity. Replenish body fluids with food, water and isotonic drinks.
Emergency Plan: None as it is not an emergency
First Aid to be applied: None
Fits
-
Sudden loss of consciousness
-
Uncontrolled movement of limbs
-
Lasts a few minutes
Occurrence Probability: Low-minor injury
Precautions to be taken: None
Emergency Plan: None as it is not an emergency
First Aid to be applied: Allow the casualty to continue and support the casualty when he falls. Do not
place anything into his mouth.
Heat Cramps
-
Excessive sweating from a strenuous and physically demanding activity
-
Muscle pain in legs, arms or abdomen during activity is observed
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Occurrence Probability: High-injury
Precautions to be taken: Take regular breaks under shelter during the activity and hydrate oneself
with water regularly
Emergency Plan: None as it is not an emergency
First Aid to be applied: None
Others:
-
If cramps do not subside in 1 hour, call up the ambulance
-
If heat cramps continue, heat exhaustion may result.
Strains
-
Over stretching of muscles
-
Body not suited to vigorous activity for a long period of time, which may be because of a lack
of exercise
Occurrence Probability: High-injury
Precautions to be taken: Taking sufficient breaks
Emergency Plan: None as it is not an emergency
First aid to be applied:
-
R.I.C.E Procedure
-
Rest the injured area
-
Ice area for 15 minutes every 2 to 3 hours, for the first 24 to 28 hours of injury
-
Compress the area for 24 to 28 hour
-
Elevate the area for first 24 to 48 hour
Asthma
-
It could be due to the medical history of casualty
-
Respiratory problems can be observed
Occurrence Probability: Medium-injury
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Precautions to be taken: None
Emergency Plan: None as it is not an emergency
First aid to be applied:
-
Bring casualty to a cool place and allow him to sit
-
Ensure the area is not heavily air-polluted
-
Use inhalers if the casualty has any
-
Reassure casualty, and try to guide him into slow breathing
-
If breathing stops, apply rescue breathing
-
Mouth-mouth or Mouth-nose
-
12 ventilations per minute (adult)
-
Be highly alert and attentive to the casualty, taking note of his condition
Sprains
-
Over-exertion of ligaments
-
Result in tearing or over-stretching
-
Swelling or deformity
Occurrence Probability: Medium-injury
Precautions to be taken: Walk according to the speed of the slowest member in the team so as not
to over exert anyone in the team.
Emergency Plan: If there is a tearing of the ligament and the companion cannot continue with the
hike, I would inform the testers immediately and call for my reserve companion to take the
casualty’s place and at the same time send the casualty home.
Dehydration
-
Lost of too much body fluids through rigorous physical activity.
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May result in death
Occurrence Probability: Medium-fatal injury
Precautions to be taken: Do not over exert, and constantly hydrate oneself.
Emergency Plan: If the casualty is still conscious, I would give him plenty of weak salt solution to
drink and elevate his feet to allow blood to flow to the vital parts of the body. If the casualty has
become unconscious, I will notify the testers and send the casualty to hospital.
Bee, Wasp Stings
-
Provoking of these insects causing injury
-
Passing by swarms of these insect causing injury
Occurrence Probability: Low-fatal injury
Precautions to be taken: None
First aid to be applied:
-
If stinger is in the wound (only for bees), flick it out with the edge of a card in wallet, etc.
-
Wash the wound with mild acidic substance if available (bee)
-
Wash the wound with mild alkaline substance if available (wasp)
-
Apply a cold compress to relieve pain
-
Advise casualty to see the doctor if the pain and swelling persists
-
If sting is in the mouth, give casualty ice to suck or cold water to sip and seek medical
attention
Others:
-
Some people might be allergic to stings and develop difficulty in breathing
-
Multiple stings might result in death
-
Call up safety lorry
Respiratory Distress
-
Difficulty in breathing caused by foreign object blocking airway
-
Difficulty in breathing caused by crushing or penetrating chest injury
-
Rapid, distressed, noisy breathing and gasping
-
Blueness of skin
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Occurrence Probability: Low-fatal injury
First aid to be applied:
-
Call up safety lorry
-
Varies according to the cause
-
If breathing stops, rescue breathing must be applied
Precautions to be taken:
-
Check companion’s medical history
-
Be alert to all companion’s wellbeing at all times during the activity
Fainting
-
Temporary hindering of blood flow to brain
-
Caused by sudden drop in blood pressure or severe pain.
Occurrence Probability: Low-fatal injury
Precautions to be taken: Constantly allow companions to hydrate themselves.
Emergency Plan: Access the state the casualty is in, if the fainting is due to severe pain from an injury,
treat the injury and constantly check for vital signs. Inform testers if casualty’s condition worsens.
Heat stroke
-
Body unable to control temperature due to long periods in the sun
-
Body temperature reaches up to 40°C
-
Casualty’s sweating mechanism breaks down
-
Life threatening emergency
Occurrence Probability: Low-fatal injury
Precautions to be taken: Constantly hydrate oneself again and take regular breaks
Emergency Plan: If one of the companions is down with heat stroke, I would call for an ambulance
immediately and inform the testers. Meanwhile, the casualty will be moved to a cool place and fan
the casualty to keep him cool.
Heat Exhaustion
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Severe fatigue due to excessive loss of fluids and through perspiration
-
Casualty experiences heavy sweating, muscle cramps and pale skin, rapid pulse and
breathing. He may also feel nauseous.
Occurrence Probability: Low-fatal injury
Precautions to be taken: Constantly remind companions to hydrate themselves and take regular
breaks.
Emergency Plan: Heat exhaustion can lead to the fatal heat stroke, thus I would allow the casualty to
rest under the shade. Other companions can help to cool him down by fanning him and giving him
water to drink. If the condition does not get better, I would send him to the nearest clinic and inform
the testers.
Fractures
-
Caused by sudden, immense impact on the body
-
May result in disability
Occurrence Probability: Low-disabling
Precautions to be taken: None
Emergency Plan: Immobilize injured part and call for a non-emergency ambulance. Inform testers
immediately.
Vehicle accidents
Occurrence Probability: Low-fatal injury
Precautions to be taken: Do not jaywalk
Emergency Plan: I would assess the casualty’s condition and apply the necessary first aid. I would
also call for an ambulance and inform the testers.