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 not the same as what you were taught in your first aid class? 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. For larger, more severe cuts that aren't stopping bleeding or that continue to bleed, medical attention is required.
To prevent infection, the wound must be cleaned thoroughly and disinfected. A clean dressing should be used on the cut and it should be changed regularly.
Additionally, it is possible to apply some antiseptic to your cut or graze. Pine sap is a good choice for this purpose.
Apply pressure with a cloth or gauze to stop bleeding. Place another cloth over the bleeding area and continue to apply pressure until it stops.
Scrapes
Everybody will experience cuts, scrapes, puncture wounds at some point in their lives. These wounds are quite common in the wilderness. However, knowing how to treat them properly can help you avoid infection and keep your health.
In most cases, small cuts or scrapes stop bleeding quickly and easily with a few quick actions. To stop the blood flow, you can use a gauze pads or a clean cloth to press down against the wound.
A bit of rubbing aloe vera can also be applied to a cut. This will help remove dirt and other particles that may be stuck in the wound.
Rubbish alcohol can also be used to clean the skin and kill any bacteria that could lead to infection. Next, cover the wound using a sterile gauze pad or bandage. This will prevent infection and clean the wound.
Burns
You will need to seek first aid if you have been injured by a hot object, flame, liquid, or other heat source. 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 sudden drop of body temperature).
Remove all jewelry, belts, tight clothing and belts from the burned area. Provide pain medication as needed to minimize the discomfort of burning.
If the burn is large and covers a large part of the body or involves the eyes, call 111 for an ambulance. It is possible to treat minor second-degree burns at home with the steps outlined above.
Broken Bones
Bones are living tissues that can get bruised in many ways. They can also be broken if something hits them with enough force.
Most fractures can usually be treated with a cast. This allows bone to heal naturally and decreases pain and bleeding.
Some broken bones require surgery to reduce the break and help it heal. Treatment depends on the type of injury, the severity and your medical history.
If you suspect that your heart is about to burst, it's crucial that you seek professional medical attention immediately. If you're unable to reach an A&E, call 999 and Triple Zero (000).
FAQ
What is the single most important thing for survival?
Food is the most important thing that you must have to survive. Shelter from the elements is as important as food. If you don’t eat, it will be difficult to live long.
What should you do in a survival situation
There's not much time for you to think about what next. You need to be prepared for any situation. Be prepared to deal with any unexpected problem.
If you aren't sure what to do, you must be able to adapt.
If you are in a survival situation, you will likely encounter problems such:
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Finding yourself in remote places
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Getting lost
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Limited food supply
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Running out of water
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Facing hostile people
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Facing wild animal
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Finding shelter
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Predators must be stopped
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Making fire
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Using tools
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Building shelters
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Hunting
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* Fishing
Why basic survival skills are important
Even though you might not have immediate access to water and food, it is possible to survive if you are prepared.
Learn how to care for yourself and others. If you don’t know what to do, you will not last long in times of crisis.
If you plan to go into the wilderness and need food and shelter, you should learn how to make fires and cook.
These are skills everyone needs to have. These skills will allow you to be safe and healthy on your camping trip.
What is the best survival tool if you are lost?
The compass will tell you which direction north is. The compass also shows how far you have traveled from your starting point. The compass may not always help you find your way if you're travelling to a mountainous area. If you are on a flat plain, however, the compass will most likely give you all you need.
For those who don't have a compasse, you can use a rock or tree as a guide. However, you can still use a landmark as a way to navigate but it will be easier to determine north.
How do you choose the best knife to suit your needs?
It can be difficult to find the right knife for your needs. There are so many brands out there that claim to be the best.
But which one is the best? Which one is the best?
First, think about the type of tasks you will be using your knife for.
Do you intend to cut wood, skin animals, chop vegetables, or slice bread?
Are you hunting or fishing with your knife? Is it designed for camp cooking or kitchen knife cutting?
Will you be using it to open cans or bottles? What about opening boxes and packages?
Does your knife need to be strong enough to withstand heavy loads?
Consider cleaning it after each use. Are you planning to wash it often?
Is it necessary to keep its edge over time?
Statistics
- The Dyrt PRO gives 40% campground discounts across the country (thedyrt.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)
- 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)
- 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 Lean-To Shelter
You will find lean-tos all over the United States. They are typically made from wood or metal poles covered by tarps, canvas, plastic sheeting, or corrugated roofing material. The walls, floor and ceiling are often built first. After that, the roof is added.
A lean-to is a temporary shelter constructed at the side of a building when the weather does not permit the construction of a permanent shelter. You may also call it a "lean to shed", "lean–to cabin," or "lean–to house".
There are many types of lean-tos, including:
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A simple wooden frame covered in tarpaulin. This type of lean-to is commonly seen in rural areas.
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A lean to tent that consists of a framework made of poles and supporting a Tarpaulin.
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A lean-to cabin is also known as a "cabin on-frame" and consists of a platform supported with beams and posts.
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A lean-to shed, also called a "shelter-on-a-pole" or "paddock shed," consists of a framework of poles and supports with a cover.
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A lean-to garage also called a "garage-on-stilts" or "overhang," consists of a steel framework resting on concrete stilts.
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A leaning-to studio (also known as "studio–on-a–frame” or "studio–on-a–post”) is a structure that includes two horizontal members (posts), one perpendicular and one vertical member (beam).
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A lean-to greenhouse, also called a "greenhouse-on-a-post," consists of three parallel horizontal members (posts), one perpendicular member (beam), and a canopy.