First aid topics

[PscyclePath]

I've been doing something along the same line for some upcoming ride leader classes... The general outline falls along the lines of first response, e.g., what to do and how to organize things when a rider goes down. Road rash, bleeding, concussion, fractures (collarbone, arm, fingers), heat injuries (dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke), "bonking," are the most common things that happen on rides.

It's a good deal for your ride leaders to have their Red Cross first aid & CPR cards, and to keep them current...

Tom

[Jolt]

It seems like between your original list and the things other people have added you have most of it covered. I would add general recognition/treatment of shock since that is something that can result from any number of injuries/illnesses.

[Irulan]

we just had this topic for our (mountain) bike club. I would add

Wrecks happen on the road, too:
head injuries
lacerations
road rash
basic splinting
collarbone and dislocations
first aid kit