http://www.girlscoutguide.com Sat, 24 Jul 2010 18:00:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 http://www.girlscoutguide.com http://www.girlscoutguide.com/wp-content/mbp-favicon/GsG-girl.png http://www.girlscoutguide.com/2010/06/stopping-nosebleeds/ http://www.girlscoutguide.com/2010/06/stopping-nosebleeds/#comments Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:00:19 +0000 Trish http://www.girlscoutguide.com/?p=598 Nosebleeds can occur randomly or as a result of an injury.  Young children are often affected following activity, colds, or exposure to high altitudes.  Nosebleeds are more of an annoyance than a serious injury, most of the time.  Nosebleeds happen more during the colder winter months when upper respiratory infections are more frequent, and [...]]]> http://www.girlscoutguide.com/2010/06/stopping-nosebleeds/feed/ 0 http://www.girlscoutguide.com/2010/06/basic-wound-care-2/ http://www.girlscoutguide.com/2010/06/basic-wound-care-2/#comments Fri, 04 Jun 2010 18:00:34 +0000 Trish http://www.girlscoutguide.com/?p=596 It is important to be able to identify a wound and care for it.  Accidents are common, especially when participating in outdoor activities.  While all serious injuries should be checked out by a doctor or other health care professional, leaders and camp counselors should know basic wound care to attend to an injury between the [...]]]> http://www.girlscoutguide.com/2010/06/basic-wound-care-2/feed/ 0 http://www.girlscoutguide.com/2010/05/caring-for-hypothermia/ http://www.girlscoutguide.com/2010/05/caring-for-hypothermia/#comments Fri, 28 May 2010 17:00:52 +0000 Trish http://www.girlscoutguide.com/?p=546 Sometimes, despite your best efforts to prevent hypothermia, symptoms can present themselves anyway, especially in small children.    Remember that hypothermia is a big deal – it’s a medical emergency that requires immediate attention by a medical professional.  Once you’ve identified hypothermia symptoms, call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number and follow these steps immediately. Get out [...]]]> http://www.girlscoutguide.com/2010/05/caring-for-hypothermia/feed/ 0 http://www.girlscoutguide.com/2010/05/identifying-hypothermia/ http://www.girlscoutguide.com/2010/05/identifying-hypothermia/#comments Fri, 21 May 2010 17:00:24 +0000 Trish http://www.girlscoutguide.com/?p=550 If you’ve been unable to prevent hypothermia, there are some telltale signs for identifying hypothermia.  Usually if a member of your group is complaining that they’re cold, be sure to check their temperature.  If their temperature is below 96° Some of the signs to look for are: Confusion or sleepiness. Slowed, slurred speech, or shallow breathing. Weak pulse; [...]]]> http://www.girlscoutguide.com/2010/05/identifying-hypothermia/feed/ 0 http://www.girlscoutguide.com/2010/05/preventing-hypothermia/ http://www.girlscoutguide.com/2010/05/preventing-hypothermia/#comments Fri, 07 May 2010 17:00:33 +0000 Trish http://www.girlscoutguide.com/?p=544 Hypothermia doesn’t just happen in the winter or in cold water.  Hypothermia can occur in water that’s 70 degrees, so you need to be aware of hypothermia even when enjoying spring and summer water activities.  Know how to protect your troop from hypothermia by: Always wearing a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket while boating on cold [...]]]> http://www.girlscoutguide.com/2010/05/preventing-hypothermia/feed/ 2 http://www.girlscoutguide.com/2010/04/being-prepared-for-an-aquatic-emergency/ http://www.girlscoutguide.com/2010/04/being-prepared-for-an-aquatic-emergency/#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:00:04 +0000 Trish http://www.girlscoutguide.com/?p=491 It;s important to be prepared for an aquatic emergency.  Being prepared means being ready before it happens.  To be prepared for an emergency, you must first understand the aquatic environment and review general water safety guidelines.  Always: Be aware of the conditions and potential hazards of the water environment, whether it’s a pool, lake, river, ocean, [...]]]> http://www.girlscoutguide.com/2010/04/being-prepared-for-an-aquatic-emergency/feed/ 0 http://www.girlscoutguide.com/2010/04/developing-an-emergency-action-plan/ http://www.girlscoutguide.com/2010/04/developing-an-emergency-action-plan/#comments Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:30:47 +0000 Trish http://www.girlscoutguide.com/?p=504 Whenever going into the great outdoors with a troop, it’s important to develop an Emergency Action Plan, or EAP.  An effective EAP must be simple, easy to remember, and in writing.  Y0u should make an EAP clear for all girls, volunteers, and event staff to understand.  A EAP should include these general features: How the person [...]]]> http://www.girlscoutguide.com/2010/04/developing-an-emergency-action-plan/feed/ 0 http://www.girlscoutguide.com/2010/04/first-aid-kit-for-aquatic-activities/ http://www.girlscoutguide.com/2010/04/first-aid-kit-for-aquatic-activities/#comments Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:30:38 +0000 Trish http://www.girlscoutguide.com/?p=494 Spring and Summer are coming soon, which means all sorts of swimming, boating, and other water-based activities to cool down under the hot sun.  It’s important that every troop have a water safety kit (or two!) with them when playing in, on, or around the water.  This does vary a bit from a traditional first [...]]]> http://www.girlscoutguide.com/2010/04/first-aid-kit-for-aquatic-activities/feed/ 1 http://www.girlscoutguide.com/2010/04/water-safety-guidelines/ http://www.girlscoutguide.com/2010/04/water-safety-guidelines/#comments Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:00:41 +0000 Trish http://www.girlscoutguide.com/?p=489 I’ve been meaning to post more first aid tips for troops.  These first aid tops are helpful for outings and to teach the girls.  Older girls can practice some of these techniques to learn. Everyone should follow safe procedures when in, on, or around the water.  The following are general water safety guidelines.  All aged girls [...]]]> http://www.girlscoutguide.com/2010/04/water-safety-guidelines/feed/ 0 http://www.girlscoutguide.com/2009/08/bicycle-outings-safety-reminders/ http://www.girlscoutguide.com/2009/08/bicycle-outings-safety-reminders/#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:00:32 +0000 Trish http://www.girlscoutguide.com/?p=173 One of the best activities to get together as a troop and do is ride bikes.  In any given area, whether it’s rural or urban, you should be able to do some minimal research on bike paths that are appropriate. Here are some tips for planning your bicycle riding outing. When Determining when to go on your [...]]]> http://www.girlscoutguide.com/2009/08/bicycle-outings-safety-reminders/feed/ 0