Trek safety and first aid 1

KAYSVILLE UTAH EAST STAKE PIONEER TREK

Safety, Prevention, and First Aid

SEEK, ACT, BECOME, REMEMBER

Wherefore, stand ye in holy places and be not moved

until the day of the Lord come; for behold, it cometh quickly,

saith the Lord. Amen.D&C 87:8

BLISTERS

BLISTERS

BLISTERS

OUCH!

BLISTERS

Wear supportive, well broken-in

shoes

BLISTERS

No!

BLISTERS

No!!

BLISTERS

No!!

BLISTERS

Socks: Two Pair

Thin underneathThicker on top

BLISTERS

NO WET SOCKS!

BRING EXTRA

ANTI-PERSPIRANT ON FEET

Prevents moisture which can add to

blisters

If you get hot spots-

STOP RIGHT AWAY and -

Early blisters

TELL YOUR MA & PA!

CHAFING

CHAFING

CHAFING

Prevent on thighs and buttocks by . . .

PUT ON CLEAN UNDERCLOTHES EACH DAY

WEAR KNEE LENGTH SPANDEX AND . . .

APPLY CREAMS, POWDERS, ANITPERSPIRANT

BEFORE CHAFING BEGINS!

CHAFING

IF YOU GET

CHAFING

IF YOU GET

CHAFING

IF YOU GET

CHAFING

TELL YOUR MA & PA!

CUTS AND SCRAPES

CUTS AND SCRAPESCLEAN AND COVER

Soap & water as soon as possible

Cover with a bandage

CUTS AND SCRAPES

Report increased redness,

swelling, drainage, or pain

to a medical person!

TELL YOUR MA & PA!

DEHYDRATION

DEHYDRATION

DRINK TO PREVENT THIRST!

DEHYDRATIONBring a

camelback stylewater

container or

a 2-Liter bottle

Don’t wait until you are thirsty!

Remind your

family members

to drink!!!

OFTEN –

DRINK WATEREVERY 20 – 25

MINUTES

DEHYDRATIONDO NOT DRINK CREEK WATER

DEHYDRATION

If you feel sick –• Headache• Nausea (going to vomit)• Dizzy• Muscle Cramps

REMEMBER . . .Notify a medical committee member, or . . .

TELL YOUR MA & PA!

EXHAUSTION

EXHAUSTION

Have you been walking?Fitness training?

If not, GET STARTED!

EXHAUSTION

Walk, run, or ride bikes

for 1 hour3 – 5 times a week.

EXHAUSTION

EAT to maintain energy!

EXHAUSTION

DRINK PLENTY of WATER!!!

Dehydration Exhaustion

EXHAUSTION

If you feel sick –• Headache• Nausea (going to vomit)• Dizzy• Muscle Cramps

REMEMBER . . .Notify a medical committee member, or . . .

TELL YOUR MA & PA!

INSECT BITES/TICS

BEFORE TREK

SPRAY ALL CLOTHING

WITH PERMETHR

IN

APPLY 100% DEET TO SKIN TWICE A DAY

DEET Concentration

Hours of Protection

5-10% 2-4 hours

15% 6 hours

25-30% up to 8 hours

100% 10+ hours

DAILY TICK CHECKS

USE A MIRROR OR HAVE ANOTHER PERSON CHECK

• Under the arms• In and around the ears

• Inside belly button• Back of the knees

• In and around the hair• Between the legs• Around the waist

How to remove a tick (CDC recommendations)

1.Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin's surface as possible.

2.Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Don't twist or jerk the tick; this can cause the mouth-parts to break off and remain in the skin. If this happens, remove the mouth-parts with tweezers. If you are unable to remove the mouth easily with clean tweezers, leave it alone and let the skin heal.

3.After removing the tick, thoroughly clean the bite area and your hands with rubbing alcohol, an iodine scrub, or soap and water.

IF YOU THINK YOU FIND A TICK:

GET HELP TO REMOVE ITAvoid folklore remedies such as "painting" the tick with nail polish or petroleum jelly, or using

heat to make the tick detach from the skin. Your goal is to remove the tick as quickly as

possible--not waiting for it to detach.

Notify a medical committee member, or . . .

TELL YOUR MA & PA!

LIGHTNING SAFETY

LIGHTNING

• Move away fromhandcarts.

• Get to low ground quickly.

• Get 15 feet away from another

person.• Crouch on balls of

feet with head down.

LIGHTNING CROUCH POSITION

Minimim contact with ground

SPRAINS/STRAINS

SPRAINS/STRAINS

• Fitness training can

help prevent problems

• Stretch joints and muscles before after exercise

IF YOU EXPERIENCE:

• Difficulty walking

• Pain, swelling, bruising in any joint or limb

• or any other painful symptoms . . .

YOU MAY NEED:

• Rest• Ice• Compression Wrap• Elevation of the

injured partOne of the medical committee members can help you. So, report your injury . . .

TELL YOUR MA & PA!

SUNBURN

PREVENTION IS KEY

• Long sleeves• Large brimmed

hat or bonnet

PREVENTION IS KEY

• Sunscreen - at least 15 SPF (higher = more protection)

• Remember to cover nose & ears, if

exposed

IF YOU THINK YOU ARE GETTING A BURN:

• Skin starts to sting or burn• Symptoms may not begin

until after the burn is already occurring

• Keep the area covered, AND

TELL YOUR MA & PA!

YOUR MA & PAhave received some basic first aid training. Always let them know if you are having a problem. You can also check with a

member of the medical committee.

WE’LL SEE YOU ON THE TRAIL!