Hyperventilation

Hello dear members, here is something new for you to extend your knowledge in First Aid. :)

I'm sure you've come across this term "hyperventilation". Girls especially, you'll often come across someone saying that they hyperventilate when they see their idol. (Often used as an expression) So, what exactly is hyperventilation?

It is commonly a manifestation of acute anxiety and may accompany a panic attack.

Hyperventilation causes abnormal loss of carbon dioxide from the blood, leading to chemical changes within the blood.

Recognition:
-unnaturally fast, deep breathing
- dizziness or faintness
- trembling and tingling in the hands
- attention-seeking behaviour
- cramps in the hands and feet

What are your aims as a first aider?
- To remove the casualty from the cause of distress
- To reassure the casualty and calm her down

How do you treat the casualty?
1. Speak to the casualty, introduce yourself as a qualified first aider, then reassure him/her that everything would be fine. (Be firm but kind and reassuring)

2. If possible, lead the casualty away to a quiet place where he/she may be able to regain control of her breathing more easily and quickly. If this is not possible, ask any bystanders to leave. (control crowd)

3. If the casualty is not able to regain control of his/her breathing, ask her to re-breathe her own exhaled air from a paper bag. Tell him/her to breathe in and out slowly, using the bag, about 10 times and then breathe without the bag for 15 seconds. He/she should continue to alternate this cycle of breathing with and without the bag until the need to breathe rapidly has passed.

4. Encourage the casualty to see her doctor about preventing and controlling panic attacks in the future.

Source: First Aid Manual 8th Edition

Attn: Annual State Review, Kajang

We need 4 members (One Form 1, Two Form 2s, and One Form 4) to attend the annual State Review at Kajang.

• State Review: 10th of October
• Rehearsal for State Review: 4th of October

The time will be informed soon & transportation will be provided.

Why should you go?

• Because the VIPs of our state will be there
• You will be a recognized & reputable member
  
• You get to meet members from other divisions and make friends :)
  
• You will get to know what have been happening within St.John state-level throughout this year
• You get to experience what it feels like to march with a huge group of people (meaning, with the members from divisions all over selangor who will be attending this event!)

If you are interested, please leave a comment/contact Manoj Nair (0123420298)

Awaiting for your half-u? Need buttons, shoulder flashes or name tags? What about uniform alterations? Read below:

Dear members,

We understand that most of you have not received your Half-U (the black collared shirt) yet. We sincerely apologize for the slow delivery. The half-u sizes are S, M, L & XL.

Besides that, to those who have incomplete uniforms and you need more shoulder flashes, buttons, name tags etc. The division will be ordering more of it for you guys this holidays!

In addition, if your uniform is too tight/too loose or if there are any alterations you would like to make, please do let us know.

This is what you have to do:

Leave a comment on this post or e-mail us at sjamdu@gmail.com and let us know what you need. Here is an example of what you have to send us:

E.g:

Name: Manoj Nair
Class: 4 Jati
Contact Number: 012-3420298
Half-U size: M
Others: 2 black buttons, 1 shoulder flash, have not received name tag.

or

Name: Lim Yi Jean
Class: 4 Belian
Contact Number: 016-3731696
Half-U size: S
Others: Pocket badge, nursing hat badge, shirt is too big, have not paid for half-u.

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***IMPORTANT!!***

• Make sure you send us all the information above by THIS SUNDAY (20/9/2009). If the needed information is not received by the date stated, we will not be able to order the items you need and no notification will be given to you when the tailor arrives.

• Do not forget to include your half-u size to ensure you are given the right size.
  
  
• We would like your help to inform your friends who are also looking for a uniform alteration or in need to order the uniform accessories.
  
  
• If you have not paid for your half-u, please state so in your email/comment.
  
  
• Any information sent after the 20th of September will not be entertained.

Note: To those who have filled this up on the notice board in school, there is no need to e-mail/leave a comment.

All the items will be given to you after the Hari Raya Holidays. :) Happy Holidays, people!

ATTN: Hari Raya Duty - Highway Duty

Notice: The Hari Raya Highway Duty is now FULL.

Thank you. :)

Wounds

Hello dear members :)

As promised, we have for you, our very First first aid revision update!

Even though our weekly meetings have come to an end, we still have to revise on first aid! :)

Today's first aid snippet is entirely on the

7 types of wounds : -

i) Abrasion
- A superficial wound
- Topmost layers of skin are scraped
- May contain embedded foreign particles that may result in infection

ii) Bruises/Contusions
- Result of blunt trauma/injury to tissues, causing damage to blood vessels
-May be in the form of surface bruises, or deeper within tissues or organs

iii) Lacerations
- Caused by crushing/ripping forces
- Often contaminated with germs, risk of infection is high

iv) Incised
- Caused by a clean cut from sharp-edged object (ie. knife, razor)
- Bleeding may be profuse

v) Stab
- Caused by long or bladed instruments (ie. knife) penetrating the body
- Must always be treated seriously
- May bring danger to organs
- May cause life-threatening internal bleeding

vi) Puncture
- Has a small entry, but a deep track of internal damage
- High infection risks

vii) Gunshot
- Caused by bullet or other missile driving into the body
- Has small entry but big exit

Happy Revision! :)

Blog Reopened!

Hello everyone :)

Due to some inconveniences, the blog has been on 'private' mode for a while. But now..

Our non-official blog have finally been reopened for viewing for our dear members!

:D

Do check back for updates and occasionally, and there will also be special first aid knowledge which will be shared through this blog.

See you!

Note: Please do not link this blog under sjam du division. Link it as warriors of mankind. (for the sake of informality. thanks)

Report : State First Aid and Home Nursing Competition 2009

Date : 3 May 2009
Time : 8.00 am - 5.00 pm
Venue : Kuala Selangor Indoor Stadium

During the Area First Aid and Home Nursing Competition, our division emerged as the Overall Champion for the Cadet Nursing category. Our team was selected to represent our area, Kawasan Selangor Tengah Utara at State Competition for the Nursing Cadet category.

The team :

• Cadet Private Liew Ai Vee
• Cadet Private Ong Xin Xiang
• Cadet Private Lee Hsu Zen
• Cadet Private Lim Hui Ying
• Cadet Private Tan Hong Ling

Supporters from Damansara Utama division :

• Chia Pei Yeen
• Grace Tan Yi Shan
• Toh Kar Tong
• Serenity Jedidiah Chitty
• Aaron Lim Jie-Liang
• Calvin Ewe
• Lee Xue Er
  
• Lim Yee Kwan
• Mar Yi Yuan
• Sophie Chin Lee
• Davinia Sivagami
• Leong Mun Choong
• Yong Sha Yee
• Claire Tan Yi Zhi
• Elson Lim Eng Wern
• Ong Xin Mei
• Samantha Ong
• Toh Shawn Zheng

Areas in Selangor that took part in the competition:

• Kawasan Selangor Tengah Utara (that's us, kids :])
• Kawasan Selangor Tengah Selatan (KSTS)
  
• Kawasan Selangor Selatan (KSS)
  
• Kawasan Pantai Selangor (KPS)
  

Everyone gathered at school at the ungodly hour of 4.30 in the morning. The bus was scheduled to leave our school by 4.45 am in order to reach SMK Kepong by 5 am. Fortunately, everyone was on time and we left school as scheduled. At SMK Kepong, we picked up supporters and competitors from Kepong and Taman Seraya.

After a nearly 2 hour drive, we finally reached our destination - Kuala Selangor Indoor Stadium. Once there, supporters helped the team get ready just in time for registration.

The competition started with a briefing by the State Cadet Officer, Tuan Manimaran who was also the Chief Marshall for the day. Competitors were to head to the Quarantine Room and supporters were given places to sit and spectate in the stands.

Serious gossip session going on while waiting. :P

The competition proper started at roughly 9 o'clock.

1. Uniform Check

Ambulance Adult and Ambulance Cadet Teams were examined by Tuan Manimaran.
Nursing Adult and Nursing Cadet Teams were examined by Puan Chwa.

2. Foot Drill

3. Short Case

4. Home Nursing

Closing Ceremony

Competitors filing into the hall for the Closing Ceremony

The competition ended earlier than expected. Even so, the Closing Ceremony only started at 4.00 pm. After speeches by Tuan Yeoh Kim Thong - State Commander of Selangor Darul Ehsan and Y.B. Irmuthiah - Guest of Honour, Tuan Manimaran finally announced the results.

Results are as follows :

Nursing Cadet Category

A. Foot Drill

1. KSS
2. KPS
3. KSTU

B. Short Case

1. KSS
2. KSTS
3. KPS

C. Home Nursing

1. KPS
2. KSTS
3. KSS

Ambulance Cadet Category

A. Foot Drill

1. KSTU
2. KSS
3. KSTS

B. Short Case

1. KSTS
2. KPS
3. KSTU

C. Long Case

1. KPS
2. KSTS
3. KSS

Nursing Adult Category

A. Foot Drill

1. KPS
2. KSTS

B. Short Case

1. KSTS
   
2. KSTU

C. Home Nursing

1. KPS
2. KSTS

Ambulance Adult Category

A. Foot Drill

1. KSS
2. KPS
3. KSTS

B. Short Case

1. KSTS
2. KSTU
3. KPS

C. Long Case

1. KSTS
2. KSS
3. KPS

Representatives for Selangor Darul Ehsan in the upcoming National Competition:
1. Nursing Cadet; KSS
2. Ambulance Cadet; KPS
3. Nursing Adult; KSTS
4. Ambulance Adult; KSTS

Overall Champion Area in Selangor; KSTS

Our team receiving their trophies

Nursing Cadet and Nursing Adult Teams from KSTU

Our Nursing Cadet team (plus) one

Finally, we boarded the bus back to school.

DU Division at State Competition 2009

Another bus picture to add to our collection :)

Heartfelt thanks to the team for working so hard! The division is so proud of the five of you! Also, thank you to our Area Officers and Trainers for working with the team. Nothing could have been achieved without your help and dedication.

Congratulations to all the winners!

Overall a day well spent, even if it was a long 14 hours.

Hopefully, we'll be able to represent our Area, Kawasan Selangor Tengah Utara in future State Competitions. *hinthint juniors!*

Family :)

To our beloved Division Officer

Dearest Tuan Chan Yong Hao,

Happy 21st Birthday!

Thank you for all you have done for the division!

We love you!

With love,
Your dedicated members.

*psst, members! drop a comment to "sign" this "birthday card" for Sir Chan :)