First Aid for Cuts Demonstration

When you are doing first aid instruction, it is best to demonstrate it as much as possible. Here is a way they showed us at a Pow Wow a few years ago. I did this with my previous Webelos den and they really enjoyed it.

Their favorite part was putting on the latex gloves. Then when they were finished they blew them all up like balloons.

The demonstration below helps Scouts understand basic first aid for cuts.

1. First, clean the wound. Rinse the cut thoroughly with water. This will remove any dirt or debris that may have entered the wound. Then gently pat the area dry with a clean cloth or sterile gauze.
2. Next, stop the bleeding. Apply gentle pressure with the gauze or clean cloth until the bleeding stops. If the bleeding does not stop, seek medical attention.
3. Apply an over-the-counter antiseptic cream or ointment to the wound to prevent infection.
4. Cover the wound with a sterile adhesive bandage or dressing to protect it from dirt and further injury.
5. Check the wound daily to ensure that it is healing properly. If the wound shows signs of infection, such as redness, swelling, or discharge, seek medical attention.

If the cut is deep, long, or located on a joint, seek medical attention right away.

If the cut is bleeding heavily, apply direct pressure and seek medical attention immediately.

Materials:
• Red marker
• Antiseptic
• Band-Aids
• Small latex gloves
• Gauze pads
• Tape

Preparation
None!

Instructions
1. Give each Scout a small “cut” with the marker – just a quarter inch or so.
2. Have them wash the cut with soap and water and apply the antiseptic.
3. Then have them put a band-aid on the cut.
4. Next give them a larger “cut” with the marker – about a half inch.
5. For this “cut”, they will bandage each other, so have them put the gloves on.
6. Show them how to apply pressure and have them practice this on each other.
7. Let them cover each other’s cuts with a gauze pad and secure it with tape.
8. You can also show them how to use a neckerchief to secure the pad.

Click here to download a printable copy of First Aid for Cuts Demonstration

Video: First Aid for Cuts

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