The Heimlich Maneuver

The Heimlich maneuver is an emergency technique for preventing suffocation when a person's airway (windpipe) becomes blocked by a piece of food or other object. The Heimlich maneuver can be used safely on both adults and children, but most experts do not recommend it for infants less than 1 year old. You can also perform the maneuver on yourself.

Tenderfoot 12b - Frostbite and Sunburn

Being a scout, you will need to brave the elements while camping or hiking.  Your skin, if exposed to the elements, may be in danger of getting frostbite or sunburned.   And yes, you are able to get sunburned in the winter.  The best thing to do is make sure that your skin is protected.

First Aid - Nose Bleed

How to care for a Nosebleed
Tenderfoot Requirement 12b.

• Sit upright and lean forward. By remaining upright, you reduce blood pressure in the veins of your nose. This discourages further bleeding. Sitting forward will help you avoid swallowing blood, which can irritate your stomach.

• Pinch your nose. Use your thumb and index finger to pinch your nostrils shut. Breathe through your mouth. Continue to pinch for five to 10 minutes. Pinching sends pressure to the bleeding point on the nasal septum and often stops the flow of blood.

Basic First Aid: Minor Cuts and Scrapes

Minor cuts and scrapes are bound to happen to all Scouts... even Leaders.  Knowing how to care for minor cuts and scrapes will help prevent against infections.
The following are some steps to take with minor cuts and scrapes:

First Aid Merit Badge

FIRST AID

1. Satisfy your counselor that you have current knowledge of all first-aid requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks.
2. Do the following:
1. Explain how you would obtain emergency medical assistance from your home, on a wilderness camping trip, and during an activity on open water.
2. Explain the term triage.

Personal First-Aid Kits

While Camping or Hiking, each Scout should take with them the Basic Essentials.  This includes a Personal First Aid Kit.  Your Personal First Aid Kit will be able to take care of minor injuries, blisters, and scrapes.  Your patrol will want to prepare