Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Second Meeting - First Aid


"But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was:  and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, and went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him." Luke 10:33-34
For our second meeting we worked on a homemaking skill, First Aid.  One of our moms, Jenni, took the helm and did a fabulous job teaching our girls about first aid. 
There was a lot of information that needed to be covered from how to help someone who is choking to splinting a broken arm.  Jenni gave the girls handouts and bandages to practice what they learned.  It was fun to watch as the girls teamed up to wrap each other up in bandages.
Demonstrating the Heimlich maneuver
Bandaging injured arms
Demonstrating the correct way to wrap a head injury
And the incorrect way to wrap a head injury

As you can see, the girls had a good time learning about first aid. 
To complete this badge the girls need to:
Read a book on first aid.
Make a list of doctor, police and fire department telephone numbers and leave them by your home phone.
Demonstrate how to make a call giving necessary information.
Demonstrate what you should do to treat:
Choking          Small Cuts
Fainting          Burns
Abraisions     Fractures and sprains
Demonstrate what to do if someone’s clothes catch fire.
Explain why it is important to keep someone warm while she is waiting for emergency medical help.
Explain why a person should not be moved if they are injured.
Assemble a first aid kit for your home.

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