Trailside safety notes

Use these reminders for the questions below: • Check for danger before approaching. Do not enter an unsafe area. • Get an adult. For a life-threatening emergency in New Zealand, call 111 and ask for ambulance help. Give the location and follow the call-taker’s instructions. • The three first-aid principles are: preserve life, prevent further harm, and promote recovery. • For a minor cut: wash your hands if possible, rinse the wound with clean water, apply gentle pressure with clean gauze if it is bleeding, then cover it with a clean dressing. Get help if bleeding is heavy, will not stop, or the wound is serious. • For a burn: cool it under cool running water for 20 minutes if possible. Do not use ice, butter or creams. Get adult help, especially for a large or serious burn. • For a suspected sprain: stop activity, support the injured part in a comfortable position and get an adult. Do not force movement or put ice directly on skin. • If someone is unresponsive or not breathing normally, get an adult and call 111 immediately. Follow the call-taker’s instructions; do not give food or drink.