First Aid

Troop 525 expects every Scout to carry a personal First Aid Kit with him on all activities.  Scouting teaches basic first aid skills in advancement for rank and in every outdoor related merit badge.  Preparing a personal first aid kit is also a requirement for Second Class.

The following list is from the Boy Scout Handbook.  These items are easy to obtain and will all fit in a zip lock sandwich bag.

6 ea - Adhesive Bandages
2 ea - Sterile Gauze Pads, 3 x 3 inch
1 ea - Adhesive Tape, small roll
1 ea - Moleskin, 3 x 6 inch
1 ea - Soap, small bar ( I use sanitizing hand gel, travel size or sanitizing hand wipes )
1 ea - Antiseptic, small tube ( I use antiseptic wipes 3 ea )
1 ea - Sissors ( look on your Swiss Army Knife )
1 ea - Laytex Gloves, pair
1 ea - CPR Mouth Barrier
1 ea - Eye Protection ( I already have my sunglasses on )
1 ea - Pencil and Paper ( I use a golf pencil and a couple pieces of scrap paper )

This is a basic list that is very light to carry and will allow you to treat scratches, blisters and minor injuries.

I also encourage CPR certification for you and your scout.  Look for anouncements at the troop meeting for the next CPR class usually held at the beginning of each year.