A standard first aid course teaches you how to quickly recognize a life-threatening emergency, and how to manage it until professional medical attention arrives.
What happens if the situation you are in is not consistent with what you learned from your standard first aid class. What if you need to treat a serious accident on your own, even if professional medical help is not available?
Cuts
Depending on the injury some cuts can easily be treated at home using basic first aid. Medical attention is needed for larger or more serious cuts that won't stop bleeding.
The wound should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected to prevent infection. Also, the cut must be covered with a clean and frequently changed dressing.
Also, it may be a good idea to apply a bit of antiseptic on the cut and graze. For this purpose, pine sap is a great choice.
Use a cloth, gauze or other material to apply pressure to the wound. This will stop bleeding. Continue to apply pressure to the area until bleeding stops.
Scrapes
Everyone will get cut, scraped or puncture wounds from the outdoors. These wounds are quite common in the wilderness. However, knowing how to treat them properly can help you avoid infection and keep your health.
You can stop small cuts or scrapes from bleeding quickly and easily by doing a few things. To stop blood from flowing, you can press the wound with a gauze pad or cloth.
To clean up a cut or scrape, you can also use a little rubbing alcohol. This will get rid of dirt and other particles trapped in the wound.
The rubbing alcohol will also help clean the skin and kill bacteria that could cause infection. Then cover the wound with a sterile bandage or gauze pad and tape. You should change the dressing or bandage every other day to prevent infection.
Burns
First aid is necessary if you are accidentally touched by a hot liquid, flame, or object. The basic steps to take are stopping the burning process, removing the burn, irrigating it, and covering the area with a bandage.
Don't use ice to cool the burn as this can further damage the skin and tissue. It can also cause shock (a rapid drop in your body temperature).
You can protect the burnt person by taking off all tight clothing, belts, jewelry and other items from the area. To reduce burning, you can give pain medication if necessary.
If the burn is severe, affecting the eyes or covering a large area of the body, dial 111 to get an ambulance. If it is a minor second-degree burn, you can try to treat the injury at home using the steps above.
Broken Bones
Bones are living tissues that can get bruised in many ways. They can also become broken if struck with enough force.
Most fractures can be treated with a cast, or splint. This prevents the bone from moving as it heals. This allows the bone's natural healing process to occur and reduces pain.
Surgery is required to treat broken bones. Treatment will vary depending on the extent of the injury, severity, age, and medical history.
It is important to get professional help immediately if you suspect that you have suffered a serious injury. If you are not able to get to A&E or an ambulance, call 999.
FAQ
What's the time taken to find help once you are lost?
This is dependent on many factors.
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Wherever you are
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Which type of terrain are you in?
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It does not matter if you are able to receive cell phone service
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It doesn't matter if someone has seen you.
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Whether you have been injured
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Dehydration can be caused by several factors.
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You have been drinking water?
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You can tell if you've eaten in the last 24 hours.
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Wearing appropriate clothing is important
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You can carry a map or your compass.
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Are you familiar with the area?
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How many years have passed since you lost your keys?
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How long did you spend looking for help?
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What is the average time it takes for people to notice what you are missing?
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How quickly they decide to search for you
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How many rescuers attract you?
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How many rescues received you?
What are the most important skills to survive in the wild
It is essential to be able to make a fire, especially if you are living off the ground. This is more than just lighting a flame. It requires you to learn friction and fluent methods of starting a fire. Also, you need to be able to avoid being burned by the flames.
You will need to be able to construct shelter from natural materials like leaves, grasses and trees. For warmth at night you will need to learn how to best use these materials. You will also need to understand how much water you are able to drink to stay alive.
Other survival skills
You can do other things to help you stay healthy, but they're not as vital as knowing how light a fire. While you may be able to eat many different species of animals and plants, you won’t be able cook them if it isn’t possible to light a flame.
It is also important to understand how and where to find food. If you don't know this, you may starve or become sick.
What is the best tool to survive?
Sharp knives are the best tool for survival. It can't be any knife. It must have a sharp edge. If you don’t know the proper way to use it, it won’t be very useful.
A knife without its blade is useless. A knife with a dull blade is dangerous.
Master craftsmen know how to create the finest knives. They take great pride at their work and ensure that each knife they make is flawless.
They regularly sharpen their knives and keep them clean.
Make sure the knife feels comfortable in your hands before you purchase it. It should feel good in your hand.
You shouldn't notice any rough spots on the handle.
If you find flaws, request the seller to correct them. Accept a knife if it doesn't feel comfortable in your hand.
Statistics
- Without one, your head and neck can radiate up to 40 percent of your body heat. (dec.ny.gov)
- The downside to this type of shelter is that it does not generally offer 360 degrees of protection and unless you are diligent in your build or have some kind of tarp or trash bags, it will likely not be very resistant to water. (hiconsumption.com)
- In November of 1755, an earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 6.0 and a maximum intensity of VIII occurred about 50 miles northeast of Boston, Massachusetts. (usgs.gov)
- We know you're not always going to be 100% prepared for the situations that befall you, but you can still try and do your best to mitigate the worst circumstances by preparing for a number of contingencies. (hiconsumption.com)
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How To
How to Build a Fishtrap to Survive
A fish trap can be described as a device used to capture fish. It is composed two parallel bars (the "trays"), which form a funnel shape. The water flows into one trap end, which collects at the bottom of the first tray. This causes the water to rise. The water level rises, and it eventually falls through the second barrier, allowing the fish to escape.
Fish traps are an ancient invention that was originally used to catch salmon. These traps still function today. However, they can also be used to catch freshwater catfish like bass and carp.
If you have enough water, you can create your own fish trap. For the trap's inner walls, you'll need some type or material. A commercial fish trap kit can be purchased online if space is limited. These kits usually come with everything you need except for the materials to construct the trap itself.
Here are some points to remember when you make your fish trap.
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Ensure the sides of the trap are strong, so the water doesn't leak through them.
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Try to choose a place that has plenty of sunlight so that the sun will warm up the water.
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Smooth surfaces like stone or concrete are best for trap bottoms. Sand and gravel particles will gravitate to uneven surfaces.
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Keep the trap's area free from debris, so fish won't have any problems getting caught.
Once you have built the fish trap, place it near the edge. Do not worry if fish escape. They will return to the trap in a few days. You don't need to clean the trap as it should be left wet. If you notice dead fish around the pond you can easily remove them.