Standard first aid courses teach you how you can quickly identify a life-threatening emergency so you can manage it until professional medical care arrives.
What if your situation is different from what you learned in your basic first aid course? What if you are unable to take care of a serious injury for hours or days?
Cuts
Depending on the injury some cuts can easily be treated at home using basic first aid. You should always seek medical attention for any bleeding wounds that are more severe or persistent.
The wound should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected to prevent infection. You should also cover the cut with a clean bandage and change it often.
In addition, you may want to apply a small amount of antiseptic to the cut or graze. Pine sap is a good choice for this purpose.
By applying pressure to the area with a gauze or cloth, bleeding can be stopped. Apply pressure to the wound with a cloth or gauze until blood stops soaking through.
Scrapes
Everyone will get cut, scraped or puncture wounds from the outdoors. They are common in wilderness life. Knowing how to treat them correctly can help prevent infection.
Most small cuts and scrapes will stop bleeding quickly with just a few simple actions. To stop the blood flow, you can use a gauze pads or a clean cloth to press down against the wound.
You can also apply a bit of rubbing alcohol to a cut or scrape. This will get rid of dirt and other particles trapped in the wound.
Rubbish alcohol can also be used to clean the skin and kill any bacteria that could lead to infection. You can then cover the wound by using a gauze pad, tape, or sterile wrap. You should change the dressing or bandage every other day to prevent infection.
Burns
First aid is required if you are hurt by heat, flame, or liquid. First aid is a process that stops the burning process, relieves the burn, and covers the area with bandage.
Ice is not recommended to cool the burn. This can cause further tissue and skin damage. 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. You can also offer pain medication to ease the burning sensations.
If the burn is severe, affecting the eyes or covering a large area of the body, dial 111 to get an ambulance. If the burn is minor, second-degree, you can attempt to treat it at home using these steps.
Broken Bones
Bones, which are living tissues, can become bruised in many different ways. They can also break if they are hit with enough force.
Most fractures are treated with a cast or splint to keep the injured bone from moving while it heals. This allows the bone's natural healing process to occur and reduces pain.
Surgery may be required for broken bones to repair and heal. The type and severity of the injury as well as your age and medical history will determine the best treatment.
It is important to get professional help immediately if you suspect that you have suffered a serious injury. Call 999 for an ambulance or Triple Zero (000) if you can't get to an A&E.
FAQ
What is the best survival tip you have?
Staying calm is the best way to survive. If you panic you will make mistakes and ultimately die.
What is the most important survival tool should you become lost?
The compass is a tool that tells us where north is. It also tells us how far we've traveled since our beginning point. The compass might not always be able to show you the right direction if you are traveling in a place with mountains. However, if you're in a flat area, the compass should be able to show you the way.
You could also use a rock or a tree as a reference point if you don't own a compass. Although you would still need to locate a landmark to guide yourself, at least you would know where north is.
What are the most important skills to survive in the wild
When you live off the land, the most important thing to learn is how to light a fire. 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 need to know how shelter is built from natural materials such leaves, grasses and trees. For warmth at night you will need to learn how to best use these materials. Finally, you will need to know how many gallons of water you require to survive.
Other survival skills
Although they can help you survive, they are not as essential as knowing how to light an open 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.
Also, you will need to be able to identify edible and non-edible food sources. If you don't know this, you may starve or become sick.
Statistics
- 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)
- 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)
- Not only does it kill up to 99.9% of all waterborne bacteria and parasites, but it will filter up to 1,000 liters of water without the use of chemicals. (hiconsumption.com)
- so you can be 100 percent hands-free, and there's less chance you'll put your torch down and lose it. (nymag.com)
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How To
How to Purify Water During Emergency Situations
The most important task in natural disasters is to purify drinking water. Filtration, disinfection, storage are all part of the process to purify drinking water. Many people have saved their lives by drinking clean water during times of emergency. It helps people recover quicker after disasters.
Purified water should be stored in a well-ventilated area and away from direct sunlight. Purified water should be stored in a container that does not contain oxygen. If you do not have enough containers, use plastic bags or bottles. Keep the water chilled at 4°C (40°F). Avoid freezing the water to prevent ice crystals from forming.
These steps should be followed when purifying water
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Boil water in a saucepan until it boils. Pour the boiling water through a strainer to get rid of any impurities.
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Add one teaspoon of iodine to every 2 gallons of water. Mix thoroughly before adding the powdered iodine.
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Store the water in airtight containers. The water should not be kept for more than three days.
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Include the following information on the container: date, type, and quantity of water
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Make sure that your water supply is safe!