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.
But what if your situation doesn't follow the first aid steps that you have learned? What if your situation is different?
Cuts
You can treat some cuts at home, depending upon the injury. You should always seek medical attention for any bleeding wounds that are more severe or persistent.
To prevent infection, you should thoroughly clean the wound and disinfect it. Also, the cut must be covered with a clean and frequently changed dressing.
A small amount of antiseptic may be applied to the cut or graze. Pine sap is a good option for this purpose.
Apply pressure with a cloth or gauze to stop bleeding. You can stop bleeding by applying pressure to the wound using a cloth or gauze. If blood smears through the cloth place another cloth on top.
Scrapes
We will all be subject to puncture wounds, scrapes, and cuts from time to time. These wounds are quite common in the wilderness. However, knowing how to treat them properly can help you avoid infection and keep your health.
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.
A little bit of rubbing alcohol can be used to clean a scrape or cut. This will remove dirt, grit, and other particles that might be trapped in your wound.
You can also use rubbing alcohol to clean your skin and kill any bacteria that could be causing infection. You can then cover the wound by using a gauze pad, tape, or sterile wrap. 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. First aid involves removing the source of the pain, applying heat to the affected area, and then covering it with a bandage.
You should not use ice to cool it as this could cause more damage to the skin and tissue. It can also cause shock (a rapid drop in your body temperature).
Protect the person who has been burned by removing any tight clothing, belts and jewelry from the affected 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 are living tissue and can become bruised in many ways. If struck hard enough, they can also be damaged.
Most fractures can usually be treated with a cast. This allows the bone and blood vessels to heal naturally, and it reduces pain and bleeding.
Broken bones may require surgery to reduce or heal the injury. The location of the injury and the severity of your medical history will all play a role in the treatment.
You should seek professional assistance immediately you suspect a serious heart attack. If you're unable to reach an A&E, call 999 and Triple Zero (000).
FAQ
How do I stay calm during a survival situation
Calmness and patience will serve you well in most situations. In a survival situation, it is easy to panic, especially if your only option is to stay put and not be contacted by anyone. But staying calm and patient will allow you to deal with whatever happens.
It is important to remember that it is impossible to change the outcome. Only you can change how you react to the situation. In this way, you can still feel good about yourself even though you didn't accomplish everything you wanted to.
You must be calm and collected when you're in a survival situation. You must be mentally and physically prepared.
Mental preparation is about setting realistic expectations for yourself and setting clear goals.
Physical preparation involves ensuring that you have enough water, food, and fuel to last until rescue.
Once you have done both of these things, you are free to relax and just enjoy the experience.
What do you do in a survival situation?
It's impossible to spend too much time thinking about what you should say next. It is important to be ready for any eventuality. It is important to be able to quickly react to any unexpected problems.
You must also be ready to improvise if you find yourself in a situation where you're not sure what to do.
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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Food supplies are limited
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Low on water
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Facing hostile people
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Facing wild animals
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Finding shelter
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Predators can be defeated
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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
What is your most valuable survival tool in case you get lost?
The compass shows us the direction north. It also shows how far we have traveled to get from our starting point. The compass might not always be able to show you the right direction if you are traveling in a place with mountains. The compass can usually tell you where you are if you are on a flat surface.
If you don’t have a map or compass, an object like a stone or tree could be used as a reference. While you will still need to find a landmark by which to guide you, it is at least possible to know the direction of north.
What is the most vital item to survive?
Food is the most important thing that you must have to survive. You also need shelter from the elements, which are not as essential as food. If you don’t eat you won’t live very long.
What are the essential skills required to survive in the wild?
If you live off the soil, you must learn how to build a fire. You don't just need to light a match, you also need to know how friction and flint can be used to create a fire. You should also learn how to avoid burning yourself with the flames.
You'll need to know how to build shelter from natural materials, such as trees, grasses, leaves, etc. To keep warm at night, you'll need to be able to use these materials in the best way. And finally, you'll need to know how much water you need to survive.
Other Survival Skills
Although they can help you survive, they are not as essential as knowing how to light an open fire. Even though you can eat many types of animals and plants you won’t be cooking them if the fire doesn’t start.
You'll also need to know how best and where to find food, including edible plants and animals. If you don't know this, you may starve or become sick.
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How To
How to Purify Drink Water in Emergencies
Purification of drinking water is one of the most important activities in times of natural disasters. The process of purifying drinking water includes filtering, disinfection, and storage. Many people have saved their lives by drinking clean water during times of emergency. It helps people recover quicker after disasters.
Purified water should never be exposed to direct sunlight. Purified water should not be stored with oxygen. Plastic bags or bottles can be used if you don’t have enough containers. Keep the water at 4°C (40°F) or less. Avoid freezing because ice crystals may form inside the water.
These steps should be followed when purifying water
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Boil water until it boils. You can strain the boiling water by placing it through a strainer to remove any impurities.
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To every 2 gallons, add one teaspoon of the iodine. Before adding the iodine to the mixture, whisk it well.
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The water should be kept in an airtight container. Do not keep the water longer than three days.
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Label the container with the date and type of water.
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You must ensure that your water supply remains safe.