Heat Related Illnesses and How to Manage Them
The average temperature on our planet is rising every year. Without getting political about the matter, the fact is, the average temperature on the planet has risen over the last 40+ years.
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Why you should have a tourniquet in your FAK
A tourniquet is something I always carry in my FAK (First Aid Kit). The reason is simple. If there is severe bleeding from a limb (legs/arms), you need to slow or stop the bleeding using a tourniquet.
How to make a splint for a broken arm or leg
Making a splint in an emergency situation is a skill you must learn and practice. These things can happen from hiking, camping, extreme sports, and in survival situations. Here are some methods for splints.
How do I know if I am dehydrated?
Being thirsty is not necessarily dehydration, like being hungry is not starvation. You hit moderate dehydration when you have dry mouth and an increased heartbeat at rest. You are in severe dehydration when you feel like, or you start vomiting and have diarrhea. Remember 3 days without water may kill you and rapid dehydration can kill you sooner.
First Aid and CPR
I have asked many people if they have ever taken a First Aid/CPR course. Many have not, and some have but it was a long time ago. Haven taken it a long time ago is better than never taken a course. But it is good to take the course every 2 years to stay current on the techniques and content as it does change over time.