You will learn how to recognize life-threatening emergencies and manage them until professional medical assistance 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 be treated at home with basic first aid measures. If the bleeding continues, or is severe, you should seek medical attention.
The wound should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected to prevent infection. A clean dressing should be used on the cut and it should be changed regularly.
You may also want to add a little antiseptic to the cut. Pine sap is an ideal 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
We will all be subject to puncture wounds, scrapes, and cuts from time to time. They are a common part of wilderness life, but it is possible to prevent infection and maintain your health by knowing how best to treat them.
Small cuts and scrapes can be stopped quickly by taking a few actions. For example, you can use a clean cloth or gauze pad to press firmly against the wound to stop the blood from flowing.
You can also apply a bit of rubbing alcohol to a cut or scrape. This will help to remove dirt and other particles from the wound.
Rubbish alcohol can also be used to clean the skin and kill any bacteria that could lead to infection. Cover the wound with a gauze pad or sterile bandage. As it helps prevent infection, it is crucial to keep the wound clean and change the bandage or dressing on a regular basis.
Burns
First aid is required if you are hurt by heat, flame, or liquid. You should immediately stop the burning, remove the burn, irrigate the area, and cover the area with a dressing.
You should not use ice to cool it as this could cause more damage to the skin and tissue. It may also cause shock (a sudden drop in body temperature).
You can protect the burnt person by taking off all tight clothing, belts, jewelry and other items from the area. As needed, administer pain medication to relieve the symptoms of burning.
Call 111 if the burn is severe and affects the eyes or covers large areas of your body. If it's a minor second degree burn, you may be able to treat it yourself at home following the steps below.
Broken Bones
Bones, which are living tissues, can become bruised in many different ways. They can also become broken if struck with enough force.
A cast or splint is used to prevent the fractured bone from moving during healing. This allows the bone and blood vessels to heal naturally, and it reduces pain and bleeding.
Surgery may be required for broken bones to repair and heal. Treatment depends on the type of injury, the severity and your 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 is the most vital item to survive?
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.
How can I find the right knife for me?
Choosing the best knife for your needs isn't easy. There are many brands that claim their knives to be the best.
Which one is the best? How do you choose?
Consider first what tasks you are going to be performing with your knife.
Do you want to chop wood, skin animals, slice bread or chop vegetables?
Is the knife meant for hunting or fishing? Are you going to use it for camping cooking?
Will you be using it to open cans or bottles? What about opening boxes and packages?
Is your knife strong enough to handle heavy loads?
How about cleaning it after each use? Do you plan to wash it frequently?
Does it have to maintain its edge well over the course of time?
What should be your first instinct in a survival situation
Assessing the situation is the first thing you should do in an emergency. It is important to assess the situation and know where you are.
Knowing what to expect from your environment is important. You may not be capable of using any communication methods if your environment is remote.
You should learn as much as possible if you don't already know something.
If you are in immediate danger, it's best to try and get help immediately. If you're safe, you may want to spend some time gathering information and trying to figure out what has happened.
Why is it important to have basic survival skills?
Although you may not always have water and food, you will be able to survive in an emergency situation.
You have to learn how take care of yourself, and others. You will not be able to handle a crisis if you don’t know how.
If you are going into the wilderness and need to stay alive, then you need to learn how to build shelters, make fires and find food.
These are skills everyone needs to have. These skills will enable you to remain safe and sound while camping.
How to remain calm and composed in a survival situation
Calmness and patience will serve you well in most situations. It's easy for people to panic in survival situations, especially when they are far from civilization. But being calm and patient will enable you to cope with any circumstance.
It is important to understand that you can't change the outcome of any situation. Only you have control over how you respond. In this way, you can still feel good about yourself even though you didn't accomplish everything you wanted to.
Remain calm and collected even in emergency situations. This means that you must be mentally and emotionally prepared.
Mental preparation includes having a clear goal in mind and setting realistic expectations for yourself.
Physical preparation involves ensuring that you have enough water, food, and fuel to last until rescue.
Once you've done those two things, you can relax and enjoy the experience.
Statistics
- so you can be 100 percent hands-free, and there's less chance you'll put your torch down and lose it. (nymag.com)
- 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)
- 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
The United States has many small structures called lean-tos. These structures are made mostly from wood or metal poles that are covered with tarps, canvas, sheeting or corrugated roofing material. The roof is usually added after the walls, ceiling, and floor are built.
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. It may also be referred to as a "lean-to shed," "lean-to cabin," or "lean-to house."
There are many types and styles of lean-tos.
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Simple wooden frame covered with tarpaulin. This type of leaning-to is very common in rural locations.
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A lean-to tent consisting of a framework of poles supporting a tarpaulin.
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A lean-to-cabin, also known "cabins-on-frame", consists primarily of a platform supported via beams and posts.
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A leaning to shed is also known by the names "shelter -on-a–pole" and "paddock house". It consists primarily of a framework made up of poles, supports and a cover.
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A lean-to garage, also known as a "garage on-stilts" (or "overhang"), is a steel frame that rests 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.