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Quarter 4 – Module 4a(Weeks 1-2)
First Aid Common Emergencies and Safety
Practices in Outdoor Activities
Physical Education and Health 4 – Grade 12
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Quarter 4 – Module 4a: First Aid Common Emergencies and Safety Practices in
Outdoor Activities
First Edition, 2021
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In this module, you will be introduced to the safety practices and how to
apply first aid in land outdoor recreation. It is with hope that this module will
help you in your future adventure and equip you with first aid techniques and
skills which you need to be learned and practiced.
LEARNING COMPETENCY:
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What I Know
Do you think you did the right action for each situation? Do not worry. As you
go on with this module, you will discover the proper ways of addressing those
situations.
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What’s In
OUTDOOR RECREATION SAFETY TIPS
As cited in www.fs.fed.us, the most effective way to prevent mishaps is to
adequately prepare for the trip. Knowledge of the area, weather, terrain, limitations of
your body, plus a little common
sense can help to ensure a safe
and enjoyable trip. There are
many ways to make sure your
experience is fun and safe. The
cite suggests the following safety
tips:
• Pack a first aid kit. Your
kit can prove invaluable if you or a https://sportsguidemag.com/outdoor-safety-tips-to-remember/
member of your group suffers a
cut, bee sting or allergic reaction. Pack antiseptics for cuts and scrapes, tweezers,
insect repellent, bug spray, a snake bite kit, pain relievers, and sunscreen.
• Bring emergency supplies. In addition to a first aid kit, this includes: a map,
compass, flashlight, knife, waterproof fire starter, personal shelter, whistle, warm
clothing, high energy food, water, and insect protection.
• Learn the ABC's of treating emergencies. Recognizing serious injuries will
enable you to attend to a victim until medical help arrives.
• Before you leave, find out the weather report. When you arrive at the site,
watch the skies for changes and carry a compact weather radio. In inclement
weather, find shelter until the worse passes. Stay dry - wet clothes contribute to heat
loss. Also, keep sleeping bags and important gear, dry at all times.
• Arrive early. Plan your trip so that you arrive at your actual campsite with
enough daylight to check over the entire site and to set-up camp.
• Check for potential hazards. Be sure to check the site thoroughly for glass,
sharp objects, branches, large ant beds, poison ivy, bees, and hazardous terrain.
• Avoid areas of
natural hazards. Check the
contour of the land and look
for potential trouble due to
rain. Areas that could flood or
become extremely muddy
can pose a problem.
• Inspect the site. Look
for a level site with enough
room to spread out all your
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• Build fires in a safe area. Your open fires and fuel-burning appliances must
be far enough away from the tent to prevent ignition from sparks, flames, and heat.
Never use a flame or any other
heating device inside a tent.
Use a flashlight or battery-
powered light instead.
• Make sure your fires
are always attended. Be sure
you have an area for a fire that
cannot spread laterally or
vertically - a grill or stone
surface is ideal. When putting
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• Practice good hygiene. Make sure you wash your hands, particularly after
using the toilet and before handling food, to prevent everyone in your group
becoming ill.
• Candle
• Clothing (always bring something warm, extra socks, and rain gear)
• Compass
• First aid kit
• Food (bring extra)
• Flashlight
• Foil (to use as a cup or
signaling device)
• Hat
• Insect repellent
• Map
• Nylon filament
• Pocket knife
• Pocket mirror (to use as a
signaling device)
• Prescription glasses (an
extra pair)
https://www.bikeradar.com/features/mini-first-aid-kits-for-cycling/ • Prescription medications for
ongoing medical conditions
• Radio with batteries
• Space blanket or a piece of plastic (to use for warmth or shelter)
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Trash bag (makes an
adequate poncho)
• Water
• Waterproof matches
or matches in a
waterproof tin
• Water purification
tablets
• Whistle (to scare off
animals or to use as
a signaling device)
http://paulkirtley.co.uk/2011/personal-wilderness-first-aid-kit/
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https://www.keralapool.com/photos/first-aid-in-english-pdf.html
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Principles of First Aid
Daniel Clark (2019) explains that, “the do’s and don’ts of first aid depend on the
injury”, but general tips are:
Do’s in giving First Aid Don’ts in giving First Aid
• Do assure the victim that you are • Don’t move the victim unless it is
a qualified first aider, and that they absolutely necessary.
are in safe hands.
• Call 911 or any emergency • Don’t forget to remove external
number right away if the injury is hazards.
really serious.
• Do visually and verbally assess
the injured person.
• Do practice good personal
hygiene.
• Do try and take the pain off the
patient’s mind by talking to them.
What is It
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• Continue utilize antibiotic ointment and apply a new bandage daily (or more
often if necessary) until the cut heals.
• If the wound appears to be forming or draining pus or becomes swollen,
tender, or red, see a doctor right away to treat the infection.
Burn
Burn is damage to the skin or other
body parts caused by extreme heat,
flame, contact with heated objects, or
chemicals.
• Immediately hold injury under
cold running water or apply a
cold, wet towel until the pain
subsides.
• Cover any small blisters with a
loose bandage or gauze and
https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertglatter/2020/01/31/cool-
tape. running-water-is-best-initial---treatment-for-burns-in-children-study-
• Call a doctor as soon as finds/
possible if burns are on the
face, hands, or genitals, or if they're larger than 1/4 inch anywhere on the
body.
• If the injury looks rooted, seek medical help immediately.
• For a burn covering a tenth of the body or more, don't use cold compresses;
call emergency hotline and cover up with a clean sheet or a blanket to prevent
hypothermia until help arrives.
• DO NOT pop any blisters yourself. If the skin breaks, apply antibiotic cream
and cover the area with a bandage or gauze until it's healed.
• Watch for any redness, swelling, tenderness, or discharge for these are all
signs of infection.
Insect Bite/Sting
It is a painful wound caused by the
thrust of an insect’s stinger into skin.
• If the insect left a stinger, gently
scrape the skin with your
fingernail to remove it without
breaking it.
• Refrain from using tweezers
because that can squeeze more
venom out of the stinger, causing
further injury.
• Call emergency personnel if you
https://www.towntalkradio.com/10-insect-bites-to-look-out-for-
have trouble breathing, coughing,
this-summer-and-how-to-treat-them/
or develop a hoarse voice, hives,
or swollen lips or tongue.
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Splinter
Splinters are objects that become embedded under the skin.
• Use soap and water to wash
around the splinter.
• Clean a pair of tweezers with
rubbing alcohol and slowly pull the
splinter out. Rewash the skin.
• If you come across a fragment
that is hard to remove, leave it for a
day or so to see if it will come
https://www.emedicinehealth.com/splinters/article_em.htm out on its own.
Sunburn
Sunburn is the term for red, sometimes swollen, and painful skin caused by
overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun. Sunburn can vary from mild to
severe.
• If you feel dizzy, weak, sick to your
stomach, or are spiking a high fever—or if
the burn is severe (oozing blisters form
within 48 hours) and covering a significant
portion of your body—go to the
Emergency Room.
• If your only symptoms are discomfort and
redness, apply cold compresses and aloe
vera lotion and take some ibuprofen.
• Avoid creams with petroleum, which can
cause infection, or anything ending in - https://www.prevention.com/health/a27197090/
Caine. When not administered by a sunburn-peeling-skin/
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the nose; it could prolong the bleeding.
• If the nosebleed is the result of trauma, you can reduce swelling by holding an
ice pack against the bridge of the nose after the bleeding slows down.
• If it persists for more than ten minutes or returns later, call medics or seek
medical help in order to check for breakage.
Sprains, Strains, and Tears
A Sprain is an injury to the ligaments or capsule
that holds a joint together. A strain is an injury to a
muscle or to a tendon (tissue that connects
muscle to bone). It is sometimes called a “pulled
muscle.” A strain happens when a muscle or
tendon is stretched too far or is partially torn.
Symptoms of a strain are pain, swelling, and
having a problem moving or using the injured
area. The hamstring (thigh muscle), calf muscle,
and Achilles tendon are commonly strained.
A tear often occurs when a joint is forced beyond
its normal range of motion. This can stretch or
https://www.webmd.com/first-
aid/understanding-sprains-strains-basics tear the ligament, much like the fibers of a rope
coming apart. Both surgical and nonsurgical
treatment has been used to recover from a tear.
The most effective treatment is the RICE method.
In the first few days after an injury, you should:
• Rest the area you injured. Your doctor may
recommend crutches if you hurt your knee, foot or
ankle.
• Ice the injury for 20 minutes at a time,
https://creeksidechiro.com/ankle-sprain
several times a day.
• Compress the injury with bandages or a
splint to reduce pain and swelling. Your doctor might also recommend a cast
or boot.
• Elevate the injury (arm, leg, elbow, knee, etc.) on a pillow, to reduce swelling.
• A compression wrap is used to prevent swelling, which can help your ankle
feel better. It does not support the ankle or prevent it from moving, so it does
not protect it except by reminding
you to be careful of your ankle.
• Roll up the elastic bandage if it
isn't already rolled up. Hold your
ankle at about a 90-degree angle.
Start where your toes meet the
body of your foot. Hold the loose
end of the bandage at the side of
your foot. Wrap the bandage
around the ball of your foot once, https://slideplayer.com/slide/14440030/
keeping it somewhat taut with a
light pull.
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• After this, slowly start circling your way around the arch of the foot. Pull the
bandage diagonally from the bottom of the toes across the foot's top and
circle it around the ankle. Now bring the bandage diagonally across the top of
the foot and under the arch in a figure-eight pattern.
• When you get to the ankle bone, wrap the bandage around the felt piece so it
stays in place under the ankle bone. Continue around the ankle and foot in a
figure eight, moving toward the heel on the bottom and toward the calf at the
top of the eight.
• The wrap should cover the entire foot and end about 7 centimetres above the
ankle. Most compression wraps are self-fastening or come with clip fasteners.
If not, use tape to secure the end. The wrap should be snug but should not cut
off circulation to the foot.
Fractures
Fractures are broken bones, and they can occur as
a result of falls or other harsh impacts.
◆ Stop Bleeding, if Necessary
• Cut away clothing if it cannot be removed without moving the injured body
part.
• Gently tape the dislocated area or fracture to a rolled-up newspaper, ruler,
stick, or a rolled-up piece of clothing with first aid tape. In general, try to
include the joint above and below the injury in the splint. As much as possible,
avoid moving the injured limb, and never force it or try to twist it back into
place.
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TASK 2: TELL ME WHY?
Directions: Copy and answer the questions below in your notebook.
1. What should we remember when giving first aid?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
2. Why is it important to understand and follow the basics of first aid?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
3. What is the goal in giving first aid?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
4. What are the roles of a first aider during an emergency?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
5. What should we remember when giving first aid?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
What’s More
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• difficulty breathing
• vomiting and nausea
• blurred vision
• sweating and salivating
• numbness in the face and limbs
First aid steps you can take after a snake bite occurs include cleaning the
wound, remaining calm, and immobilizing the affected area. However, it’s essential
to get to a medical facility immediately for emergency treatment. If treated in time,
the outlook for recovery is good.
TASK 3: COMPLETE ME
Directions: Complete the unfinished statements individually.
I can be a first aider because
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
I will be a first aider because
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________.
As a first aider, I will
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________.
Processing Questions:
1. Why is first aid important?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
2. Can we help others through our knowledge and skills in first aid? How?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
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What I Can Do
Process Questions:
1. Who among the students are good first aiders? Why?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
2. Who among them are not good first aiders? Why?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
3. What characteristics should a good first aider possess?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Assessment
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if the clothing sticks to the skin, do not pull it out but cut or tear
around it.
________6. It is a common sense to give food and drink to an unconscious person.
________7. Emergency personnel must be called immediately if severe bleeding or
bleeding does not stop despite pressure.
________8. To treat minor cuts, clean it with soap and water then apply antibiotic
cream then cover with sterile bandage and secure using medical tape.
________9. Strains and sprains Grade 1 & 2 may be treated with RICE (rest, ice
pack, compression, and elevation) method.
________10. It is a must to always carry a first aid kit whenever you do any sort of
outdoor recreation.
Additional Activities
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Answer Key
10. TRUE
9. TRUE
8. TRUE
7. TRUE
6. FALSE
5. TRUE
4. FALSE
3. FALSE
2. FALSE
1. TRUE
ASSESSMENT:
-Subject teacher may use his/her own rubrics in grading student’s answer.
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