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JuniorFirstAidg-canbe scaryif someone is sick or hurt,especially during an emergency. But when you'vehad practice and learned what to do, it's easierto stay calm! Find out how to help people whenthey're ill or injured and how to respond during anemergency in this badge.,Stepo1. Learn the first steps to take in an emergency2. Talk to first responders3. Make a portable first aid kit4. Find out how to handle urgent first aid issues5. Know how to take care of someone who's sick(PutpueWhen l've earned this badge, l'll know how to helppeople who are sick or hurt.JUNIOR''*"O''I'
STEPLearnthe7firststepstotake in an emergencylf you're near the scene of an accident or disaster,there are certain steps to follow. The steps areCheck, Cal!, and Care. Talk with an adult abouthow you would follow those steps in an emergency.Then do one of the activities.One of the mostcommon symbolsformedicine is a snaketwisted around a rod.The symbol is called theRod of Asclepius.It is named for theancientGreekgod ofmedicine and healing. :.GHOICES- DO ONE:Make posters. Explain why it's important to use Check, Call,Care in an emergency. Offer to put up the posters at your .::school, community centet, or place of worship.ORCreate a skit. Make the skit about using Check, Call, Carein an emergency. Perform it for your family, your schoolor friends.JORMake a short video. Create a videowith your Junior friendsthat tells people how to use Check, CaII, Care in an emergency.Show it at your school, community center, or place of worship.tr
aeheGk,ffieKKFIt's easier to stay calm in an emergency if youknow the clear steps to follow. Here they are: he ! .Before rushingto someone's aid,make sure the area is safe. Thatmeans there's no heavy traffic,fire, downed power lines, or otherdangerous situations nearby.ffmKK"lf the area is safe, checkthe injured person to seewhat's wrong. Then call& F Bor ask an adult for help.Once you've called for help, youcan offer to help the injuredperson by giving first aid.JUNIOR''*"O'OI,
GirlScouts of the USA - National HistoricPreservation Center. Used by Permission.STEPOTalktofirst3responderslnjured people often gJet help from a chain ofpeople. First, someone might provide first aid atthe scene. Then first responders show up. Afterthat, the injured are often taken to hospitalemergency rooms where doctors and nurses takeover. Find out more about what these people do.cHorcEs- Do oNE:Talktoan EMTorfirefighter. Ask an emergency medicaltechnician (EMT) or firefighter to talk to your group andshow how the equipment on an ambulance works. Find outwhat you can do to help someone who is sick or injured untilprofessionals arrive.ORTalkto police officers. When someone calls 9u, the policeoften arrive f,rst.Interview police officers about their first aidtraining and how you can help someone who is sick or injureduntil help arrives.JORTour an emergency room or hospital. Ask doctors or nurseshow they help people who are injured in an emergency. Finddirmonstrateuse,,bf an improvis6dstretcher in the 192Os.'*.1heout what you can do to help an injured person in an emergency.First RespondersThe first people called tothe scene of an emergencyare often called "firstresponders." They might bepol ice officers, firefighters,orparamedics.olrJ
STEP-rilalceaportablee eDfirstaid kitPortable first aid kits help you be prepared totreat a minor injury no matter where you are. Makea small kit that you can use away from home.cHorcEs- Do oNE:first aid kit that fits in your backpack. Include itemsthat would help you deal with injuries that might happen onMake aahike or on your way to school.ORfits in a car's glove box. Give it to a familymember who drives a car or another adult who could use it!Make a kit thatORvvl-l-Make a personal kit. Keep it in your lockero, desk at school.
pi(Pqt,An epinephrineautoinjector-alsocalled EpiPen, Anapen,Twinject, orJext-is amedical device usuallyused to treat allergicemergencies. A personmay carry one of theseinjectors because theyare allergic to somethinglike nuts or bee stings.i.'STEP, , Findouthowtohandle urgJentfirst'- handleur(entf,'El'.t!rS.iE:r ,'Pl',*:Jaid issuesAllergic reactions, asthma attacks, snakebites, andaccidental poisonings are situations that requirequick action. So is choking, one of the most commonways young children are seriously iniured. Learn tohandle these issues in this step.cHotcEs- Do oNE:With your Junior friends, organize a panel discussion.Invite a variety of people, such as doctors, nurses, EMTs, a RedCross representative, and someone from your local poisoncontrol center.ORAn inhaler-sornetimescalled a puffer-is amedical device used forquickly getting medicineResearch situations that require fast action. Then interview:t-::into the lungs. lt is oftenused by people withasthma, which is a chronic!ung condition. Someonewith asthma may haveitr:itheir lungs suddenlyji{3i.sconstrict, ortighten,and fee! like they can'tbreathe. When a person,Ewith asthma isfeelinguncomfortable, theyil4:i'Srmay inhaledeeplyfromiB,: r.one of these inhalers andhold their breath, givingE,lbthe medicine time tosettle in tothe wallsof theirairways.:J1-:.-medical professional, asking questions about what you'velearned and what you should know in order to get help.aa*.ORfield trip to an emergency room. Ask aboutsituations that require fast action, how the ER staff deals withGo on athese issues, and how you can be prepared to help others.i F,lt ts]*
STEP.J RKnowhowtotakeearea, of someonewho'ssickWhen somebody doesn't feel wel!, you can makethem more comfortable by using basic first aid.Find out how to care for people who have commonillnesses (cold, fever, flu).cHorcEs- Do oNE:Read about illnesses and how totreat them. Get familiarwith the symptoms of common illnesses and how to helpsomeone who's sick. Role-play with your friends or family.Assign someone to be the patient and then practice caringfor them.ORvVisit a medical clinic. Talk to a doctor or nurse about simplethings you can do to help people who are sick.IORTalk to family members and neighbors. Find out what madethem feel better when they were sick. Maybe they wanteda wet cloth over their eyes to soothe a headache, orperhaps sipping soda calmed their upset stomach.Make a list of what you learn and share it withyour Junior friends.
Add, t olBqdgp tocl?xtt twmegrtBecoming a leader is full of adventures, andit's always best to be prepared for anythingthat could happen along the way. Your first aidskills will help you live the Girl Scout mottoasyouTake Actionto make the world abetter place.:.Nowothat !'ve earned this badfe,I can giive service by:Making portable first aid kits to be used on hikesand giving them to a Girl Scout camp ::i:::i*io Caring for family or friends who are sicko Getting help quickly and calmly in;irJ-:a:tl; :::.::-an oooolooo"ooooooooooog'nt inopfuod, to:t: :-t:-::.;.:,.i.:.a- :e:;l: r.--:.j:;-ttt:ii:.:; :.::tt:i:
First Responders The first people called to the scene of an emergency are often called "first responders." They might be pol ice officers, firefighters, orparamedics. J STEPOTalktofirst 3 responders lnjured people often gJet help from a chain of people. First, someone might provide first aid at the sce
