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 happens if the situation you are in is not consistent with what you learned from your standard first aid class. What if you need to treat a serious accident on your own, even if professional medical help is not available?
Cuts
Some injuries can be treated at the home with simple first aid measures, depending on how severe they are. 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. You should also cover the cut with a clean bandage and change it often.
Additionally, it is possible to apply some antiseptic to your cut or graze. For this purpose, pine sap is a great choice.
Use a cloth, gauze or other material to apply pressure to the wound. This will stop bleeding. Apply pressure to the wound with a cloth or gauze until blood stops soaking through.
Scrapes
Everybody is likely to be exposed to cut, scrape, or puncture wounds. These injuries are common in the wild, but being able to properly treat them can prevent infection and help you stay healthy.
In most cases, small cuts or scrapes stop bleeding quickly and easily with a few quick actions. You can apply a gauze pad or clean cloth to the wound to stop the blood flowing.
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.
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
If you are injured by contact with a hot object, flame or liquid, you will need first aid. 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).
Take off any jewelry, belts or tight clothing that may be causing the injury. As needed, administer pain medication to relieve the symptoms of burning.
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. If they are struck with enough force, they can be broken.
To prevent fractures from happening, a cast or brace is applied to the affected bone. This allows the bone to mend naturally and reduces pain and bleeding.
Broken bones may require surgery to reduce or heal the injury. Treatment will vary depending on the extent of the injury, severity, age, and medical history.
It is important to get professional help immediately if you suspect that you have suffered a serious injury. If you're unable to reach an A&E, call 999 and Triple Zero (000).
FAQ
What is the best survival tool if you are lost?
The compass tells us which way north is. It also tells us how far we've traveled since our beginning point. The compass won't always show you the correct direction if you travel to mountains. However, if you're in a flat area, the compass should be able to show you the way.
If you don’t have a map or compass, an object like a stone or tree could be used as a reference. However, you can still use a landmark as a way to navigate but it will be easier to determine north.
How do I stay calm during a survival situation
You will do well in almost any situation if you have patience and calm. It's easy to panic in a survival situation, especially if you are stranded somewhere far from civilization. However, staying calm and patient will help you deal with any situation.
You cannot alter the outcome of a situation. You can only control how you respond. So even if you didn’t achieve all you wanted, you can still feel good.
If you find yourself in a survival scenario, it is important to remain calm and collected. This includes being mentally and physically ready.
Mental preparation means having a clear goal and realistic expectations.
Physical preparation is ensuring you have enough food for the rescue and water.
Once you've done those two things, you can relax and enjoy the experience.
Why are survival skills essential?
Although you may not always have water and food, you will be able to survive in an emergency situation.
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're going into the wilderness, you will need to be able to build shelters, make fires, and find food.
These are all essential skills that everyone should know. These skills will allow you to be safe and healthy on your camping trip.
Statistics
- 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)
- 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)
- The Dyrt PRO gives 40% campground discounts across the country (thedyrt.com)
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How to Build a Lean To Shelter
Lean-tos are small structures found throughout the United States. They are made from wood or steel poles covered by tarps. The walls, floor and ceiling are often built first. After that, the roof is added.
A leaning-to is temporary shelter built on the side a building to provide shelter when it is too cold or rainy to build a permanent shelter. It can also be called a "leaning-to shed", "leaning-to cabin", or "leaning-to house".
There are many types of lean-tos, including:
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A simple wooden frame with a tarpaulin covering. This type of leaning-to is very common in rural locations.
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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, also known as a "cabin-on-frame," consists of a platform supported by posts and beams.
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A leanto shed, also known under the name "shelter–on–a-pole" or “paddock shed”, is made of a frame of poles supported by a cover.
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A leaning garage, also known by the names "garage ofstilts" and "overhang", is made up of a steel framework supported on concrete stilts.
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A lean-to studio is also known as a "studio on a frame" or "studio on a post". It consists of a framework that consists of two horizontal members (posts), and one perpendicular (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.