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Spruce Run
Exploring Safety
Poison Ivy and Poison Oak
"Leaves of three, leave them be“
What to look for
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Look for the pattern of three leaflets branching from a single, independent
stem.
You’ll find two leaves attached directly to the stalk, opposite each other.
The third leaf will jut from between them on a short stem, forming a
distinct T pattern. In dry weather the leaves may droop, making the
pattern hard to identify.
Poison Ivy and Poison Oak
Prevention:
In addition to getting rid of
poison ivy when you find
it, you can avoid poison ivy
by: wearing long pants
and a shirt with long
sleeves, boots and
gloves when your kids
will be most at risk,
especially when playing in
wooden areas, around
lakes, or going on hikes
apply Ivy-Block to exposed
areas .
Poison Ivy and Poison Oak
Treating Exposures:
If you are exposed, according to the FDA, you
should quickly (within 10 minutes):
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First, cleanse exposed areas with rubbing
alcohol.
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Second, wash the exposed areas with water
only (no soap yet, since soap can move the
urushiol, which is the oil from the poison ivy
that triggers the rash, around your body and
actually make the reaction worse).
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Third, have students take a shower with
soap and warm water as soon as they get
home.
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Lastly, put gloves on and wipe everything
you had with you, including shoes, tools, and
your clothes, with rubbing alcohol and
water.
Unfortunately, if you wait more than 10 minutes,
the urushiol will likely stay on your skin and
trigger the poison ivy rash. You may not be able
to stop it on your skin, but you might still scrub
your nails and wipe off your shoes, etc., so that
you don't spread the urushiol to new areas.
Tick Identification
Ticks
Tick Removal
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Removal of a Tick
Identifying Burns
• First Degree: Redness
• Second Degree: Blisters
• Third Degree: Redness,
Blisters, Black Charring
First Aid for Burns
• DO cool a burn by flushing
with cool water, except in
cases of electrical burns;
• DO cover the burn with a dry,
sterile dressing;
• DO keep the victim
comfortable and protect them
from being chilled or
overheated.
• DON’T apply ice directly to any
burn unless it is very minor:
• DON’T touch a burn with
anything except a clean
covering:
• DON’T remove pieces of cloth
that stick to burned areas:
• DON’T try to clean a severe
burn:
• DON’T break blisters
• DON’T use any kind of
ointment or butter on a severe
burn.
When to Call 911
• Allergic Reactions: skin, insect sting, ingestion,
inhalation
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Bloody diarrhea with weakness
Chest pain
Coma: unresponsive victim
Confusion
When to Call 911
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Dizziness
Drug overdose
Heart attack
Heat stroke
Shortness of breath
When to Call 911
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Sudden slurred speech
Stroke
Sudden blindness
Uncontrolled nosebleed
Vomiting blood
When to Call 911
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Weakness
Serious Burns
Bleeding that will not stop
Bleeding with weakness
Broken bones visible through an open wound
Broken leg
Being a Good 911 Caller
• Stay Calm.
• Know your location SPRUCE RUN @ 4175
SUNBURY ROAD,GALENA, OHIO and sent an
adult to the road entrance to help flag down
ambulance.
• Know the number you are calling from
• WAIT…the 911 operator will ask you questions
answer clearly and calmly.
Being a Good 911 Caller
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Being a Good 911 Caller
• Let the 911 operator take the lead in the
conversation.
• Follow all directions given to you by the 911
operator
• DO NOT HANG UP THE CALL UNTIL
INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY THE OPERATOR.
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