Lesson 2 - Scratches & Cuts

SCRATCH - is different from cuts because it is only in the top superficial layer of the skin & has little or no bleeding. If it runs deep & blood vessels or nerves are involved, then there might be bleeding & pain
Rx -
a. Wash to remove dirt

This serves multiple purposes -
1. Cleans the area avoiding infection
2. Reduces swelling
3. Reduces pain

b. DONOT cover scratches with anything, they should be left open to heal
c. Often no medicine is needed for scratches



CUT - Same as scratches, only difference is that in cuts there is bleeding & if they are deep then pain also
Rx -
1. If the bleeding is NOT too heavy, then the cut is shallow - you only need to wash the area
2. If there is a lot of bleeding / heavy bleeding, it means that the cut runs deep into the skin and touches the nerves -
a. You need NOT wash the area, the most important thing is to STOP BLOOD LOSS
b. Blood loss can be controlled by applying pressure with hands or after placing a clean kerchief over the wound & then applying pressure
c. DONOT cover the cut with anything other than cloth, no cotton/tissues
d. The DOCTOR would need to apply medicine on cuts

Lesson 1 - Bruises & Swellings

BRUISE - Bleeding under skin
Why?
Because of impact
Rx - Cold pack
1. Method1 - Take any empty flat plastic bottle like savlon, fill it three quarters with water & freeze. This can be used as a cold pack
2. Method2 - Take a clean kerchief, drench with cold/running water. Squeeze out extra water & use as cold pack



SWELLING - Due to hurt
Why?
When there is a hurt, the body's defense mechanism - WBCs go to the hurt area, causing a swelling.
Pain is caused when nerves under skin get pressed
Rx - Cold pack

Instructions 1 - 23/Nov

1. Maintain a notebook. Any old notebook will do, but cover it neatly with NEWSPAPER. Use it to take notes of weekly workshops
The notebooks will be collected for correction every Monday & placed in the staff-room by the following leaders-
Grade 4 - Vedika & Akhil, 4F
Grade 5 - Shubhangi & Vansh, 5J
Grade 6 - Nikita & Adya, 6G

2. Starting 23rd November, Monday classroom inspections start afresh
Your class will be checked for -
    a) Cleanliness
    b) Whether or not curtains are open for cross ventilation
    c) Waste segregation
    d) Row arrangement 
2 health inspectors & 1 class prefect can adopt 1 row each in the classroom & ensure cleanliness for their row

3. Defaulters list  for the week needs to be maintained in your notebook. Need to check for -
    a) Uniform - No colorful sweaters
    b) Hair - 
        Girls long hair to be tied, short hair with hair band
        Boys hair cut neatly, no spikes
    c) No fancy hairbands or jewelry
    d) Nails - properly cut & No nail polish
    e) Shoes - school shoes only, unless foot is injured 

4. Workshops with Dr D will be conducted every Friday in last 2 periods

5. Spreading information -
    a) Every Saturday, a new video will be uploaded on the blog. You need to go through the video over the weekend
    b) Beginning Monday to Thursday you have to share the information shown in the video with your classes
    c) Make use of substitution/free periods to educate your class
    d) Seek help of teacher present & class prefect to maintain discipline in the class as you share your learnings

6. Every Friday, in the long break interclass quiz will be conducted based on information explained by you in the week. Pass this information to your respective classes

7. If I need to pass on any information to you, it will be shared with your block by the following leaders -
Grade 4 - Simar & Adit, 4B
Grade 5 - Shubhangi & Vansh, 5J
Grade 6 - Subechcha & Rohil, 6I

What is First Aid?

First Aid  is the help given to a person who has been hurt or is suddenly taken ill. First aid is the steps you can take before a person gets expert medical help. First aid can sometimes save a person’s life, but more often it is help given in an everyday accident or illness.

FAQs
Question: What kinds of things does first aid include?
Answer: It includes staying safe yourself and looking out for danger, helping someone feel better and stay calm. It also includes getting help - either by telling an adult or phoning 102 and 108

Question: Can first aid only be given by adults?
Answer: No, children can learn how to give first aid too, as we would in the course of this academic year

Question: Is first aid hard to learn?
Answer: No, first aid is easy to learn. All you have to do is follow simple steps for different situations

Duties of a Health Inspector

1. Checking uniform, hair & nails, report to class teacher (Can be escalated to coordinator)
2. Checking cleanliness in the class - Windows opened for cross ventilation, furniture arranged properly in neat rows, bags etc. in place, well organized book shelf/teacher’s table/board
3. Proper waste segregation in the class - Green bin for perishables/biodegradable & Red bin for plastic
   Crowd control, responsible for leading the class - Girl Health Inspector at the front of the queue & the Boy Health Inspector at the back of the queue
4. Are expected to assist younger children in the school bus with respect to safety - Maintaining discipline in school bus, stop arguments/fights, no body part out of window in moving bus, no eating food in moving bus
5. Screening for sending to infirmary. First Aid depending upon grade level from small cuts, abrasions, headache, nosebleeds, stomach ache etc...