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- Immediate action? | - Immediate action? | ||
- | - Assessment of the signs and smptoms? | + | - Assessment of the signs and symptoms? |
- TreatmentT of the patient? | - TreatmentT of the patient? | ||
- Further action you would take? | - Further action you would take? | ||
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=== Country towns - Avoid them or use them? === | === Country towns - Avoid them or use them? === | ||
- | Pme or two of the regular coast-Christmas-trip-walkers declined to come this time because of the amount of " | + | One or two of the regular coast-Christmas-trip-walkers declined to come this time because of the amount of " |
[ Map - Potato Point to Bithry Inlet. ] | [ Map - Potato Point to Bithry Inlet. ] | ||
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The towns also enabled us to buy fresh bread and meat when needed. As for the towns themselves, they are of the fishing / holiday home type, usually on estuaries, surrounded by dairying country, and even at this peak holiday time, relatively uncrowded. We found that most, if not all, people swam at the beach nearest the town and we had only to walk to the next beach to be by ourselves again. We always lunched and camped in complete seclusion. | The towns also enabled us to buy fresh bread and meat when needed. As for the towns themselves, they are of the fishing / holiday home type, usually on estuaries, surrounded by dairying country, and even at this peak holiday time, relatively uncrowded. We found that most, if not all, people swam at the beach nearest the town and we had only to walk to the next beach to be by ourselves again. We always lunched and camped in complete seclusion. | ||
- | [ Drawing - Bengunnu-Mimosa | + | [ Drawing - Bengunnu-Mimosa |
=== Lakes and Estuaries. === | === Lakes and Estuaries. === | ||
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__To__: The Prime Minister,\\ | __To__: The Prime Minister,\\ | ||
Mr. R. Hawke,\\ | Mr. R. Hawke,\\ | ||
- | Parliament | + | Parliament |
Canberra. A.C.T. | Canberra. A.C.T. | ||
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One morning, though, about the middle of my stay, the light did not seem quite so muted. Outside the tent something was different. Ah yes, that rocky headland enclosing the bay was bathed in sunlight, standing out starkly for the first time. Not only that, but the whole sky was blue and the air uncannily still. Since these unusual conditions persisted into the late morning I arrived at the momentous conclusion that I should attempt my first dip in the Southern Ocean. " | One morning, though, about the middle of my stay, the light did not seem quite so muted. Outside the tent something was different. Ah yes, that rocky headland enclosing the bay was bathed in sunlight, standing out starkly for the first time. Not only that, but the whole sky was blue and the air uncannily still. Since these unusual conditions persisted into the late morning I arrived at the momentous conclusion that I should attempt my first dip in the Southern Ocean. " | ||
- | After seven days my allotted time had expired and, with some sadness, I packed up and departed, returning to whence I had come. It was, after all, only an interlude, could not be anything else. As I plodded the boggy track back to the roadhead I was full of reflections. Had I suffered physically? No, not to any degree. With all the modern wonders of technological civilisation which can be stuffed into a rucksack, life was secure, comfortable and relatively, easy. And here was the uneasy | + | After seven days my allotted time had expired and, with some sadness, I packed up and departed, returning to whence I had come. It was, after all, only an interlude, could not be anything else. As I plodded the boggy track back to the roadhead I was full of reflections. Had I suffered physically? No, not to any degree. With all the modern wonders of technological civilisation which can be stuffed into a rucksack, life was secure, comfortable and relatively, easy. And here was the uneasy |
Breaking the rules may not always prove wise, but it can be supremely rewarding. | Breaking the rules may not always prove wise, but it can be supremely rewarding. | ||
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+ | ===== Now What? First Aid Answers. ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | by Ainslie Morris. | ||
- | NOW WHAT? | ||
- | FIRST AID ANSWERS. by Ainslie Morris. | ||
Your reference is " | Your reference is " | ||
- | SITUATION | + | |
- | (1) IMMEDIATE ACTION: R. I. C. E. | + | === Situation |
- | o Rest the casualty. | + | |
- | o Ice packs - in the bush, use a wet cloth, or quarter fill a wine cask liner with water. | + | (1) __ Immediate Action__: R. I. C. E. |
- | o Compression with a pressure bandage (elastic). | + | |
- | o Elevate the limb - rest lower leg and foot on a pack. | + | * Rest the casualty. |
- | (2) ASSESSMENT: | + | |
- | It is very difficult or impossible to diagnose whether it is a sprain or a fracture of the ankle. A person may be able to walk on an ankle with a fracture of a small bone, and there are recent cases in the Club when people have done so. If it is a severe sprain (" | + | |
- | the ligaments on either side of the joint" - St. JOhn p.344) the person can walk, but first give R.I.C.E. - it shortens recovery time and limits | + | |
- | swelling. It is possible, however, for a person to walk (slowly and in pain) with a fracture; | + | |
- | (3) TREATMENT: | + | (2) __Assessment__: |
- | As for a lower leg fracture - see St. JOhn pages 235-236. Prepare for | + | |
- | transport. The principle is to immobilise | + | It is very difficult or impossible to diagnose whether it is __a sprain or a fracture of the ankle__. A person may be able to walk on an ankle with a fracture of a small bone, and there are recent cases in the Club when people have done so. If it is a severe sprain (" |
- | the ankle. | + | |
- | 1. Remove the shoe and sock - one injured Club member suffered excruciating pain when her shoe was removed after several hours when she had a swollen fractured leg. | + | (3) __Treatment__: |
- | 2. Splint from ankle to thigh - use a towel or the injured person' | + | |
- | 3. Apply a figure-of-eight bandage around the ankles and feet. Yo-1 should always carry a roll-on bandage, but tights or long-johns can be used. | + | As for a lower leg fracture - see St. John pages 235-236. Prepare for transport. The principle is to __immobilise__ |
- | 4. Apply a broad bandage (long johns or shirt) around the thighs, at the knees, and above the suspected fractured ankle. | + | |
- | 5. Give NO DRUGS or MEDICATION | + | - Remove the shoe and sock - one injured Club member suffered excruciating pain when her shoe was removed after several hours when she had a swollen fractured leg. |
- | (4) FURTHER ACTION: | + | |
- | o Treat for shock if signs of it appear. | + | |
- | o Record every 15 minutes if in shock: Breathing | + | |
- | Pulse Skin | + | |
- | Eyes | + | |
- | Loss of feeling in foot | + | (4) __Further action__: |
- | o If only slight shock, give painkillers e.g. aspirin, and cup of tea. | + | |
- | o Send at least two strong walkers to contact S. & R. (Search | + | * Treat for shock if signs of it appear. |
- | Make sure they: | + | |
- | 1. Know exactly where you are. | + | |
- | 2. The route out, and can navigate. | + | |
- | 3. Can give information on the casualty. | + | |
- | o Put a shelter up - tent or groundsheet, | + | |
- | Page 16 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER March, 1986. | + | |
- | " | + | |
- | people. If the walk is fairly close to Sydney or Canberra, there will be trained S. & R. available and calling it is usually the best idea. | + | * Put a shelter up - tent or groundsheet, |
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+ | " | ||
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This series on First Aid was written as a response to interest shown in an evening on the Social Programme. Members are welcome to contribute their knowledge on health and fitness as well as dealing with accidents. | This series on First Aid was written as a response to interest shown in an evening on the Social Programme. Members are welcome to contribute their knowledge on health and fitness as well as dealing with accidents. | ||
- | EDITOR. | + | |
- | #*****## | + | Editor. |
- | BUSH DANCE. | + | |
- | The Federation of Bushwalking Clubs is holding a BUSH DANCE to raise money for Search & Rescue. | + | ---- |
- | Date - Friday, 2nd May. Venue. | + | |
- | COST: $7 each at door - Bring your own drinks | + | ===== Bush Dance. ===== |
+ | |||
+ | The Federation of Bushwalking Clubs is holding a Bush Dance to raise money for Search & Rescue. | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Date__ | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Venue__ - Lane Cove Town Hall, Longueville Road. | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Cost__ - $7 each at door - Bring your own drinks | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Dress__ | ||
There will be a party from S.B.W. Contact Barbara Bruce (546 6570) or the new Social Secretary, Narelle Lovell. | There will be a party from S.B.W. Contact Barbara Bruce (546 6570) or the new Social Secretary, Narelle Lovell. | ||
- | SOCIAL NOTES FOR APRIL. | + | |
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+ | ===== Social Notes For April. ===== | ||
The 2nd April is the Committee Meeting and following the decision at the Annual General Meeting to revert to monthly meetings, the 9th April will now be a general meeting instead of the members' | The 2nd April is the Committee Meeting and following the decision at the Annual General Meeting to revert to monthly meetings, the 9th April will now be a general meeting instead of the members' | ||
- | The following week, 16th April, the Wilderness Society will be our guests for an evening " | + | |
- | and in support of recently announced policy of the N.S.W. Government. Before this meeting there will be dinner at the "Green Gardens" | + | The following week, 16th April, the Wilderness Society will be our guests for an evening " |
On Wednesday 23rd, wine, cheese, pate and nuts. The Club provides wine and juices, you bring along your favourite cheese, pate or nut dishes. | On Wednesday 23rd, wine, cheese, pate and nuts. The Club provides wine and juices, you bring along your favourite cheese, pate or nut dishes. | ||
- | Finally, and possibly a first time for this Club, we will have a video presentation by Peter Christian on 30th April. Peter' | ||
- | shows water frolics and the damper competition at the 1985 Reunion, views | ||
- | of Kangaroo Valley (waterfalls too), scenes from the Barn Dance last November, and also some Federation Ball '85 activities. He will be using a video | ||
- | projector and 2 TV monitors. Your chance to be seen and heard. April 2 Committee Meeting | ||
- | 9 General Meeting | ||
- | " 16 " | ||
- | " 30 " | ||
- | DINNER before the meeting at "Green Gardens" | ||
- | 55 Alexander Street, Crow's Nest. 6.30 pm. | ||
- | ******### | ||
- | CONGRATULATIONS TO - | ||
- | Tim Coffey was runner-up in the Sydney Morning Herald Senior Citizens' | ||
- | at The State Bank building on the corner of Martin Place and Phillip Street. | ||
+ | Finally, and possibly a first time for this Club, we will have a video presentation by Peter Christian on 30th April. Peter' | ||
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+ | * April 2 Committee Meeting | ||
+ | * April 9 General Meeting | ||
+ | * April 16* " | ||
+ | * April 23 Wine, Cheese, Pate and Nuts | ||
+ | * April 30 " | ||
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+ | * Dinner before the meeting at "Green Gardens" | ||
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+ | === Congratulation to: === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Tim Coffey was runner-up in the Sydney Morning Herald Senior Citizens' | ||
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