When you take a standard first aid course, you are taught that you can recognize a life-threatening emergency and quickly manage it until professional medical help 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 are unable to take care of a serious injury for hours or days?
Cuts
Some injuries can be treated at the home with simple first aid measures, depending on how severe they are. You should always seek medical attention for any bleeding wounds that are more severe or persistent.
To prevent infection, it is important to clean and disinfect the wound. 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. This is an excellent choice.
Use a cloth, gauze or other material to apply pressure to the wound. This will stop bleeding. If blood soaks through the cloth, place another one on top and keep applying pressure until bleeding stops.
Scrapes
All of us will be exposed to cuts, scrapes and puncture wounds from time to time. They are often a part of life in the wilderness, but knowing how to treat them correctly can help prevent infection and keep you healthy.
With a few quick actions, most small cuts and scrapes stop bleeding quickly. 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 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. Then cover the wound with a sterile bandage or gauze pad and tape. The dressing or bandage should be changed on a daily basis to avoid infection.
Burns
First aid is necessary if you are accidentally touched by a hot liquid, flame, or object. 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 may also cause shock (a sudden drop in body temperature).
Take off any jewelry, belts or tight clothing that may be causing the injury. To reduce burning, you can give pain medication if necessary.
If the burn is large and covers a large part of the body or involves the eyes, call 111 for 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 tissues and can get bruised in lots of ways. They can also become broken if struck with enough force.
To prevent fractures from happening, a cast or brace is applied to the affected bone. 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.
If you suspect that your heart is about to burst, it's crucial that you seek professional medical attention immediately. Call 999 for an ambulance or Triple Zero (000) if you can't get to an A&E.
FAQ
What can you do to survive in an emergency situation?
It's impossible to spend too much time thinking about what you should say next. Prepare for everything. Be prepared to deal with any unexpected problem.
If you're not sure how to proceed, it is essential to be flexible.
You'll likely face problems such as:
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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 low on water
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Facing hostile people
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Wild animals:
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Finding shelter
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Predators can be defeated
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Setting fire to
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Tools
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Building shelters
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Hunting
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* Fishing
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.
You also need to know what you can expect from your environment. You might not be able use communication if you are in the middle of nothing.
If you don’t know what you are doing, you should start learning as quickly as you can.
If you're in any immediate danger, it is best to get medical attention immediately. But if you're not in immediate danger, it might be worth taking some time to gather information to determine what happened.
How can I select the right knife to fit my needs?
It can be difficult to find the right knife for your needs. There are so many companies that claim to have the best knives.
Which one is the best? How can you choose between them?
First, you must consider what kind of tasks you plan to perform with your knife.
Do you want to chop wood, skin animals, slice bread or chop vegetables?
Is the knife meant for hunting or fishing? Is it meant for camp cooking or kitchen cutting?
Is it going to be used to open bottles or cans of beer? Do you intend to open packages and boxes?
Does your knife have to be strong enough?
Consider cleaning it after each use. Is it something that you will be doing often?
Does it need to retain its edge well over time.
What is the best tool to survive?
A sharp knife can be your most valuable survival tool. It can't be any knife. It must have a sharp edge. You won't get much out of it if you don’t know how to properly use it.
A knife without a blade can be dangerous. A knife with a dull blade is dangerous.
Master craftsmen know how to create the finest knives. They take great pride with their work and ensure every knife is perfect.
They maintain their blades and sharpen them frequently.
You want it to feel right in your hands when you purchase a knife. It should be comfortable to hold.
You shouldn't see any rough spots or marks on the handle.
Ask the seller to repair any such defects if you find them. Do not accept a knife that does not feel right in your hands.
What is your best survival tip for the future?
You can survive by staying calm. Panic will make you fail and you will die.
Statistics
- The Dyrt PRO gives 40% campground discounts across the country (thedyrt.com)
- 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)
- 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)
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How To
How to Make a Fish Trap That Will Survive
A fish trap can be described as a device used to capture fish. It is made up of two parallel bars, the "trays", that form a funnel-shaped shape. The water flows to one trap end. It then collects at bottom of the first tray. This causes the water level to rise. As the water levels rise, the second bar is broken, allowing trapped fish to swim free.
Fish traps have been used since ancient times to catch salmon. They are still in use today. However they are also used to catch many freshwater catfish such as carp and bass.
You can make your fish trap yourself if you have access to a large enough pond. The trap's interior will need to be lined with some material. If you don’t have enough space, you can order a commercial fishtrap kit online. These kits usually include everything you need except the materials to construct your trap.
Here are some tips to help you build your fish trap.
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You must ensure that the sides of the trap do not give way to water.
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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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Use a smooth surface like concrete or stone for the bottom of the trap because rough surfaces tend to attract sand and gravel particles.
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Keep the trap's area free from debris, so fish won't have any problems getting caught.
Once you've built the fish trap, you'll need to put it somewhere near the edge of the pond. It doesn't matter if your fish escape. You can leave the trap alone for a few weeks until they return. There's no need to clean the trap because it should stay wet. If you notice dead fish around the pond you can easily remove them.