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aidanm
Chapter Leader
27 Posts
Aidan
OH
USA
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 Posted - Mar 14 2025 : 2:21:13 PM
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Hi Sisters!
I think it’s really important to have first aid training, especially as a parent. A lot of instances can happen in the blink of an eye and if you’re there to at least get started on helping someone you can make a really big difference. I feel like this is especially true as CPR, which I also got certified in in conjunction with first aid.
If you haven’t gotten certified in first aid, I would highly recommend it even just as a precaution if you like going camping or doing sports.
Aidan
Farmgirl Sister of the Year 2020 - Bibliophile & Blogger - Sister #7664 |
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Bellepic
Farmgirl in Training
11 Posts
Christine
Santa Ana
CA
USA
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Posted - Nov 12 2025 : 12:35:44 PM
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Hey Krista, I agree. Dropping by here to report that when I went to get Red Cross CPR-First Aid recertified for 'Scouts, there was a lot more emphasis on consent and less emphasis on looking for a pulse before starting chest compressions than there was 2 years ago. The trainer also stated they expect us to forget 80% of what we learn within 3 months, so maybe we should be certifying more often!
Other things that I didn't remember learning:
* There is a free Red Cross mobile app (band-aid icon) that might help with gradual onset first aid issues
* 1/2 can of soda worth of blood loss is considered enough to be life-threatening in adults (much less in kids)
* Name a bystander(s) to call 911, get first aid kit, and find AED. Singling specific people out makes sure the jobs get done.
* Ask for AED even if you don't think your person has a cardiac problem. AED's have PPE like gloves in them that you might need and if things really deteriorate, you will be glad to have the AED right there.
* Count your 30 chest compressions out loud to attract other first aiders to help you and synchronize your activities
* While person is responsive, be sure to take note of SAM (symptoms and onset time, allergies, medications/medical conditions they are taking) to relay to EMTs
Even though it was a little less convenient, I found it helpful to go somewhere where I could physically compress mannequins to feel what it would be like. It was also a fun way to make acquaintance with a bunch of interesting people who are certifying for all different reasons (fostering children, working at homeless shelters, firemen, etc.)
Farmgirl#8680
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Edited by - Bellepic on Nov 12 2025 12:37:28 PM |
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