Day 3 - Learning first aid

Today we carried out first aid training, this was important as the activities of the next fortnight will involve the risk of injuries. First aid training can also be useful at any time in life – you never know when it will be needed. We learned the acronym, “DR ABC”: Danger – Checking the scene of the accident for immediate danger. Response – Checking the level of responsiveness. Airways – Making sure that airways are clear and unobstructed. Breathing – Making sure that the casualty is breathing and, if necessary, perform CPR. We used Resusci Anne dolls to practise CPR (among other things). Circulation – Checking for signs of bleeding. We practised applying dressing to each other’s “wounds”. We ended the day by discussing how to deal with various illnesses and conditions that we may run into, such as asthma, diabetes, strokes and heart attacks. Overall, the day was extremely useful to us and we all learned a lot from it.