First aid hike

Guy, Owen, Finn and I  did a first aid hike on the 16th November 2014. At first we had to do a quiz about first aid. The equipment we needed was a first aid kit, hot drink, sleeping bag, survival bag, emergency rations, compass and a  map.

For the first injury we had to find out what was wrong with the person. He had a swollen ankle and hypothermia . We didn't have to do it on the person we had to explain what we would do.

The second injury was a graze on the head. So we had to check for concussion but there wasn't any. At the injuries there was a judge to take the score. The team in front of us didn't follow the countryside rules because they don't shut gates!!!!! It was organised by the Harrogate and Nidderdale  District Scouts.

The final one of the day was very BAD hypothermia a man had fallen into a reservoir!!!!! To treat hypothermia you look for signs of it like shivering, pale face etc. Then you give them a hot drink and reassure them. If it is really bad they won't know who they are, where they are or even where they came from!!!

There were 10 teams and we came 4th!!!!! The winners were 14th Woodlands.  I am really proud of our team getting 4th place!! WOW!!!!!!!!

By Caolan

(Falcon Patrol)