First Aid Fundamentals During Summer

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FIRST AID
FUNDAMENTALS
DURING SUMMER
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Summer is here, and along with the happy days of
sand, sea, softball and soft ice cream you may
encounter cuts, scrapes, bee stings, tick bites
and heat stroke.
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Dont let summer time bumps, bruises and bites
get in the way of your good times be prepared to
treat your family quickly and efficiently.
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Everyone should have some basic knowledge of
summertime first aid, and even kids in overnight
summer camps are taught how to deal with warm
weather emergencies.
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Following are some summer first aid basics.
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THE ALL-IMPORTANT FIRST AID KIT
Always have a well-stocked first aid kit on hand,
whether in the car, your beach bag or on the boat.
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THE ALL-IMPORTANT FIRST AID KIT
Standard items like Band-Aids, antiseptic wipes,
antibiotic ointment, hydrocortisone cream,
over-the-counter pain relievers, tweezers, cold
packs and calamine lotion are some important
essentials.
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BEE STINGS
As long as youre not allergic to bee venom, a
bee sting is painful if basically harmless. Push
out the stinger as soon as possible using a
blunt-edged object, being careful not to squeeze
any venom back into the area.
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BEE STINGS
Clean the stung area with soap and water and
apply a cold compress. Afterward, relieve any
remaining discomfort with a bit of calamine
lotion or hydrocortisone cream.
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BEE STINGS
Hives or difficulty breathing may indicate an
allergic reaction and you should seek immediate
medical attention.
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TICK BITES
With the increasingly common incidence of Lyme
disease, parents have become more vigilant about
tick bites. Although only the tiny deer tick is
thought to carry the disease, any tick should be
immediately removed.
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TICK BITES
If possible, avoid tick problems by dressing kids
in long-sleeved shirts and long pants when
theyre playing in the woods or tall grasses.
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TICK BITES
Hot days call for insect repellent, and you
should have a tick check at bath time every
night, remembering to examine the scalp as well.
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TICK BITES
To remove a tick, grasp lightly with tweezers
near the head and pull it off gently, trying not
to leave the head in the wound. Clean the area
and apply an antiseptic cream.
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POISON IVY
If you think youre youngsters been exposed to
the notorious plant Poison Ivy and that it may be
the cause of miserable summer rashes, wash all
exposed areas with soap and water as quickly as
possible.
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POISON IVY
As an extra precaution, pop your child into a
cool bath with baking soda or oatmeal to prevent
spread of the plants rash-spreading oil, and be
sure to wash all exposed clothing and sheets.
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POISON IVY
Calamine can ease the itching, but call the
doctor if the rash starts oozing or affected
areas start swelling.
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JELLYFISH STINGS
As the water gets warmer, jellyfish seem to
multiply dramatically. If you have a run in with
one these seaside stingers, soak the wound in
vinegar water this will help to ease out the
tentacles.
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JELLYFISH STINGS
Once tentacles are at the skins surface, gently
scrape them off with a flat object like a credit
card and rinse the affected area with salt water.
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JELLYFISH STINGS
If the jellyfish stingers are on the face or in
the genital area, seek professional medical care.
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HEAT STROKE
Hot, sweaty, active kids dont always remember to
stay hydrated. Make sure your little one drinks
lots of water and watch out for heat stroke
symptoms like leg cramping, rapid pulse or hot,
dry skin.
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HEAT STROKE
In extreme heat stroke, sweating stops and the
body can no longer cool itself off.
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HEAT STROKE
A person affected with heat stroke can be cooled
down by being immersed in cool water, or putting
cool wet cloth on the back of the neck and
forehead while sipping on water, or in a cool
shower or wrapped in a damp, cool blanket.
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If you're considering sending your child to an
overnight summer camp, be sure to visit our site
to learn about Camp Walt Whitman.
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Located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire,
Camp Walt Whitman offers a safe, nurturing
environment in a beautiful mountain setting.
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Our camp is a coed sleepaway camp, with separate
areas for boys and girls. The kids have a blast,
and make friendships that can last a lifetime.
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www.campwalt.com
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Camp Walt Whitman 1000 Cape Moonshine
Rd Piermont, NH 03779 603-764-5521 cww_at_campwalt.co
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