First Aid for Hiking & Outdoor Activities

In any Outdoor Activity, the risks of getting injured are increased compared to day-to-day city life. Knowing the First Aid Basics and how to prevent, diagnose, and treat the possible injuries is essential for your own safety and the safety of your group. The information given in this section is in no way complete but will give you some of the basics of First Aid. We advise you to read our first aid sections for extra information and have a certified First Aid Course to gain knowledge and experience needed to give First Aid!

First Aid Basics First Aid Training is essential if you are engaged in an Outdoor Activity like Hiking since it is generally done in areas where medical help is not readily available. Learn about the Basics of First Aid so you will know what to do in an injury situation. Bleedings & Tourniquets Bear in mind that a tourniquet is the last option in order to control severe bleeding. It should only be applied when everything else fails to help avoid too much blood loss. Know more about external and internal bleeding and learn how to apply a tourniquet. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is an emergency procedure for someone whose pulse rate and breathing cannot be discerned. It is important to know how to do administer it properly. Learn how to perform CPR in case the situation calls for it. Fractures & Applying Splints A Splint is a device which is used to immobilize fractured limbs. Not everyone can apply a splint. You should have adequate First Aid Training before you can use it on a victim. Know how to deal with fractures - assessment of the situation and applying splints. Frostnip & Frostbite Frostbite is a medical condition which occurs when body parts are exposed to extreme cold for a considerable period of time. In this section, know the different stages of Frostbite and learn how to treat Frostnip as well as FrostBite. Heat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke Heat Stroke is a condition which is usually caused by too much exposure to heat. The body's system of cooling down is unable to regulate the heat that the body absorbed. Know more about heat illnesses and learn how to treat Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke. Hypothermia Hypothermia is a medical condition which usually occurs when the body is exposed extreme cold for a certain period of time. It can be really dangerous when the body temperature drops very quickly. Learn the First Aid treatment of Hypothermia. Spinal Injuries Be very careful when dealing with Spine and/or Neck Injuries. These are serious cases which can lead to paralysis and even death. In this section, learn how to deal with Neck and Spinal Injuries - assessment of the situation and treatment. Sprains & Strains A Sprain is caused by overstretching of the ligaments, whereas a Strain is an injury in which muscle fibers are pulled too much. Learn how to deal with Sprains and Strains - assessment of the situation, initial care, and recovery.

You need training and knowledge about emergency first aid and there are things to be taken into consideration before you can administer it. The sections above are intended only to provide information. The data you will find here cannot be a substitute for a formal First Aid Training.

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