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First Aid

First Aid Class Handout, July 2023

The Trails Club is not allowed to dispense prescription medication. Hikers can choose to take their own medication.  Be sure to bring an epi-pen, asthma inhaler, etc if prescribed.


Medic Alert bracelets can save your life if you aren't conscious. Recommended for anyone with a chronic medical condition or severe allergy.


California's Good Samaritan laws protect individuals who step forward to provide emergency medical or non-medical care, or who call 911 during a suspected drug or alcohol overdose, shielding them from civil liability or low-level criminal prosecution when acting in good faith.


When to call 911: a card with local emergency phone numbers is attached to each First Aid kit. Calling 911 isn't necessarily the best option since calls are routed through Sacramento.

Hiker has a head injury, cannot stand independently, cannot communicate their needs, is having trouble breathing and/or is experiencing severe pain or vomiting.

Bleeding can't be stopped and/or there are obvious signs of a broken bone or severe sprain that prevents walking.

Suspected stroke or heart attack.

Allergic reaction to a bee sting and no epi-pen is available.

What's Inside Trails Club first aid kits?

A completed Health Form Card should be carried by all hikers at all times.  Contact Anne Squire if you don't have a card.

​Emergency Info on cell phones and using SOS features.

Other less common occurrences

Bee stings

  • Rinse with cool water if possible. Don't pull out stinger by the body. Use tweezers to remove stinger and prevent toxin from injecting.
  • Allergic hikers should always carry an epi-pen and alert leader of their allergy.

Snake bites

  • Note what size and type of snake bit the hiker (photograph if possible) and the time bit occurred.
  • Wash the bite with soap and water.
  • Don't apply a tourniquet.
  • Don't try to suck the venom out.
  • Keep the bitten area still and lower than the heart.
  • Cover the area with a clean, cool compress or a moist dressing to ease swelling and discomfort.
  • Monitor breathing and heart rate.
  • Remove all rings, watches, and constrictive clothing, in case of swelling.
  • If possible, draw a circle around the affected area.
Common Health Issues on the Trail & How to Address Them

Dehydration

If a hiker feels too tired to continue the hike, dizzy or overheated - first suggestion is to have them sit in a shaded area and provide clean drinking water.

Scrape or cut

Wounds should be cleaned as thoroughly as possible and covered to prevent infection.

Sprains

Sprains should be wrapped with an Ace bandage.

Arm or wrist injuries may be slinged for comfort.


Trails Club of Rossmoor 1001 Golden Rain Road Walnut Creek, CA 94595


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