Nosebleeding

All right, as the title suggests, this entry will be dedicated to Eugene Tan of class 1L, who happens to be one of my cadets lah.

I have no clue what exactly had happened. It seems like the Sec 1s were given a water break, and all of them rushed for water like desperate Africans and 说时迟，那时快，apparently Eugene was pushed by his squadmates? And then he knocked himself onto the wall?

And, you know what happens next.

Blood began to flow out from his nose like Mt. St. Helens has just erupted. There was like blood all over the "scene of crime", his t-shirt and khaki shorts. The sight was kinda gruesome lah. I had always been a fan of K-1 boxing and seeing bloodied noses and eyes is a common sight. And the boxers always still look strong after those punches and kicks that burst their blood vessels. But after today, I finally realise losing blood can be pretty uncomfortable. I mean, Eugene bumped his head as well and he said he felt dizzy for quite some time and I saw that his lips were very very pale. He was frowning and he looked as if he's gonna faint in any moment. I can't imagine how those boxers can survive in the ring for like 12 rounds?

Anyway, back to topic. So, as first aiders, we tried to provide him with the necessary first-aid. But afterall, whatever first-aid knowledge that we had acquired during lessons are just theoretical stuff. We seldom have real-life cases and scenarios like today's incident. Naturally, we flustered a bit initially. I mean, we know what to do lah, what treatment to provide, what advice to give, but we did not comfort him loh. :P Then, Mrs Nancy Tay came and she was like comforting him all the time, constantly reassuring him every second. Hahahhahaa, well, we had always been told to comfort casualty and to constantly reassure him during competiton trainings, but when the real thing came, we stoned. Hahaaha, a bit embarassed lah, cause we were sorta "lectured" by Nancy Tay for not comforting him loh. But then hey! No matter how good your first-aid knowledge is, you will still panic a bit when the real thing happens.

But, rest assure that Eugene is in safe hands with us around. ;)

So, his parents were informed, and they rushed down and look very panicked. well, i can understand that. I mean, imagine you receive a call all of a sudden telling you that your loved-one is suddenly injured, you wouldnt be calm after hearing that.

when, in the end, he left early to see a doctor. wonder how is he lah. Not only nosebleeding, still got some minor abrasions and we think he sprained his forearm. initially we didnt spot the abrasions, but mrs nancy tay spotted them. she's a certifed first-aider by the way. she's even better than us to be honest. a bit pai-seh lah, but hey, at elast after this incident we managed to learn a few things or so from her.

by the way, i must complain loh. LIAO JIE XUN!!! you are the squad's platoon commander leh, and yet you did not show any concern (not that ying jie and I can sense any) to eugene loh. I mean, H4 was the one treating him leh. And where were you? Playing ping-pong with Sheng Jia.... tsk tsk tsk.....