ST. JOHN AMBULANCE

Dominion, Volume 25, Issue 267, 6 August 1932, Page 9

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE

Wellington Division Meets QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS It was announced at a meeting of the Wellington Ambulance Division of the St. John Ambulance Association earlier: in the week that Ambulance Officer I'. Elvines had been transferred to corps headquarters on promotion to corps officer in charge of cadets. He received the congratulation of the division on his well-merited promotion. Mr. C. H. Kidman, who has been appointed ambulance officer, was the recipient of a very warm welcome on his introduction to the members of the division. With his sound knowledge and long practical experience of ambulance work it was stated that he would become a valuable acquisition in increasing the efficiency of the division. Sergeant J. Phelan has rejoined the division on relinquishing his appointment as cadet superintendent, and Private L. Poynter has assumed the appointment in his stead. During the past month one new member and five probationer members have been enrolled in the division, a very satisfactory increase. ' ' ' Activities Continued. The members continue their activities in the sphere of practical work, furnishing men for the honorary staff of the Free Ambulance for five days in the week, while on Saturdays nine sports grounds are attended by 14 men for duty at football matches, etc. On a recent Saturday 87 cases' were treated by the members of this division. Motorists will be. interested to learnthat the Wellington Automobile Club is arranging for the St. John Ambulance Association to conduct a series of classes' dealing with the importance of first aid. The lectures will be taken by a mem-:’ ber of the medical profession and wiUi embrace those everyday accidents which are likely to be met with by motorists white on tour, and with the approaching holidays motorists no doubt will wel*\ come this move, which, after all, is to their benefit. ~ Further particulars will be advertised; in this paper within the next week or two. , The first aid class at Manakau reports good progress and is in the hopes, of further strengthening its members as the course proceeds. Questions for examination papers are bejng received from many centres, showing evidence of busy divisions. Questions and Answers. . Following on the questions and answers given in these notes last week we will now deal with the following:— What Is the General Treatment of Wounds with Bleeding?—Place patient in suitable position. Except in case of fractured • limb, elevate part. Expose wound. Apply digital pressure on small bleeding spot, or on pressure point if bleeding severe. Avoid contamination of wound by touching with dirty hands or washing with dirty water. Remove foreign bodies which can be seen. Paint with mild tincture of iodine. Cover up with .clean, dry and absorbent dressing and apply a bandage over pad firmly, or if suspected fracture or foreign body, lightly only, and support part. Treat shock. Do not disturb a clot formed over wound, or apply sticking plaster or ointment to a recent wound. What Method Would You Adopt in a Case of a Woman with Her Dress on Fire? —Lay her down out of a draught with flames uppermost, and smother them with rug, coat, blanket, or tablecloth,, wet if possible. Hold something in front of oneself when approaching flames. If woman be alone, she should lie flat on the floor and smother the flames herself, call for assistance, and not rush out into air. What is the Treatment for a Needle Embedded in Skin?—Steady and support limb, and take patient and the broken piece of needle to a doctor. If wound near a joint, keep limb at rest on splint.