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- | *[http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-kits/FA00067 Mayo: First-aid kits]<br> | + | *[http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-kits/FA00067 Mayo: First-aid kits] - [https://www.health.harvard.edu/fhg/firstaid/kit.shtml Emergencies and First Aid Harvard: First-Aid Kits]<br> |
<span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/1718_first-aid-kit.htm Video: How to Make a First Aid Kit] -step-by-step explains how each item is used.<br> | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/1718_first-aid-kit.htm Video: How to Make a First Aid Kit] -step-by-step explains how each item is used.<br> | ||
<span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.probloodborne.com/flvplayer.php?id=1 Introduction to Bloodborne Pathogens] - [http://www.probloodborne.com/flvplayer.php?id=2 What are Bloodborne Pathogens?] - [http://www.probloodborne.com/flvplayer.php?id=7 How to Reduce the Risk of Bloodborne Pathogens] | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.probloodborne.com/flvplayer.php?id=1 Introduction to Bloodborne Pathogens] - [http://www.probloodborne.com/flvplayer.php?id=2 What are Bloodborne Pathogens?] - [http://www.probloodborne.com/flvplayer.php?id=7 How to Reduce the Risk of Bloodborne Pathogens] | ||
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Revision as of 15:02, April 21, 2009
Guide to Safe Scouting
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— Guide to Safe Scouting |
See also: First Aid Merit Badge and First Aid Treatment.
Suggested First-Aid Kit Contents
From the: Guide to Safe Scouting
- ___ Bar of soap
- ___ 2-inch roller bandage
- ___ 1-inch roller bandage
- ___ 1-inch adhesive
- ___ 3-by-3-inch sterile pads
- ___ Triangular bandage
- ___ Assorted gauze pads
- ___ Adhesive strips or tape
- ___ Clinical oral thermometer
- ___ Scissors
- ___ Tweezers
- ___ Sunburn lotion
- ___ Lip salve
- ___ Poison-ivy lotion
- ___ Small flashlight (with extra batteries and bulb)
- ___ Absorbent cotton
- ___ Water purification tablets (iodine)
- ___ Safety pins
- ___ Needles
- ___ Paper cups
- ___ Foot powder
- ___ Instant ice packs
Bloodborne Pathogens
From the: Guide to Safe Scouting
Treat all blood as if it were contaminated with bloodborne viruses. Do not use bare hands to stop bleeding; always use a protective barrier. Always wash exposed skin area with hot water and soap immediately after treating the victim. The following equipment is to be included in all first-aid kits and used when rendering first aid to those in need:
- ___ Latex or vinyl gloves, to be used when stopping bleeding or dressing wounds
- ___ A mouth-barrier device for rendering rescue breathing or CPR
- ___ Plastic goggles or other eye protection to prevent a victim's blood from getting into the rescuer's eyes in the event of serious arterial bleeding
- ___ Antiseptic, for sterilizing or cleaning exposed skin area, particularly if there is no soap or water available.
Related Awards
- Emergency Preparedness Awards
Emergency Preparedness-related awards
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See also
- Camping Checklist
- Boy Scout Camping Merit Badge
- Webelos Webelos Outdoorsman
- First Aid Kit
- Boy Scout First Aid Merit Badge
- Webelos Webelos Readyman
- Emergency Kit
- Boy Scout Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge
External Links
► Video: How to Make a First Aid Kit -step-by-step explains how each item is used.
► Introduction to Bloodborne Pathogens - What are Bloodborne Pathogens? - How to Reduce the Risk of Bloodborne Pathogens