An Online Scout Encyclopedia
Aims of First Aid The key aims of first aid can be summarised in three key points: Preserve life – the overriding aim of all medical care, including first aid, is to save lives Prevent further harm – also sometimes called prevent the condition from worsening, this covers both external factors, such as moving a…
1857 February 22, Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell born in Paddington, London England. 1889 February 22, Olave St. Clair Soames was born. She married Baden-Powell in 1912. 1907 Baden-Powell’s experimental camp, Brownsea Island, England, August 1-9. 1908 “Scouting for Boys” published. Boy Scouts office opened in london. 1916 Cub section started. “Wolf Cub’s Handbook” published. 1919…
Determine the Direction Using Stars Some of the stars seen in our sky are helpful in determining the north direction in the night. Important and common among these were. Great Bear It was commonly seen in northern polar region. It includes a group of seven stars. It looks like a cup or plough in shape.…
Roller Bandage The length and breadth of the bandage depends up on the intensity of the wound. Roller bandages are of different length and breadth. Roller bandages are kept safely by rolling it. It can be applicable to almost all wounds affected in human body. Elastic Crape Bandage It is applicable to the part of…
Safety Measures of Swimming 01. Do not swim alone. 02. Always swim parallel to the shore. 03. Do not swim in a narrow way. 04. Do not jump into water in unknown areas. 05. The water bodies must have a depth of 3 meters. 06. Do not swim when you are hungry. 07. Avoid swimming…
20 Golden Rules for Golden Health. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF Believe in yourself and your power to heal yourself. No-one knows you better, or has your best interests at heart than you. Physicians and Alternative Health practitioners can only assist the body’s immune system heal itself. RESPECT YOUR BODY It’s the only one you’ll have, and…
Slings Slings are used to support on injured arm, or to supplement treatment for another injury such as fractured ribs. The most effective sling is made with a triangular bandage generally. All first aid kit no matter how small should have at least two of these bandages as essential items. Triangular bandages are preferable, the…
First Aid Kit Contents List The first aid kit contents should consist of all the basic essentials needed to treat an injury. Prepare a first aid kit contents list and cross check it with a medical practitioner. Visit the local drug store and buy proper quantity of requirements according to the first aid kit contents…
First Aid for Cuts and Scratches Things You’ll Need Water Soap Antibiotic cream Adhesive bandage Antiseptic (optional) Step 1 First and foremost, know when to seek medical attention: If your injury involves any of the following, contact a doctor: The cut is deep The cut is long. Long cuts are considered to be approximately 1…
Triangular Bandages A first aid kit the most imprtant particle is triangular bandage. This is a large and triangular pieces of material. The triangular bandage two sides about 1 meter long and third about 1.4 meters. Triangular bandage can be used as: 1. Collar & Cuff Sling 2. St John Sling 3. Broad bandage 4.…
