Outdoor Safety Tips for Common Injuries and Emergencies
Discover essential tips for preventing and treating common outdoor injuries like cuts, sprains, and burns. Learn how to handle emergencies like dehydration, hypothermia, and more. Be prepared with the right first aid kit and equipment. Know what to do in case of being unresponsive or lost outdoors. Stay safe with practical advice for handling various outdoor situations effectively.
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Most likely/common Cuts and scrapes Twists eg ankle Sprains eg ankle Dehydration Burns (Cooking lesson) Hypothermia (Cold) Hyperthermia (Hot) Head injuries Breaks
PREVENTION V TREATMENT
First Aid Kit and Equipment Personal Group - (bandages plasters etc) Small personal first aid kit - Sun cream - Phone - Personal medication (inhaler etc) - Blister plasters - Emergency contact card (map case) Staff - Head torch (batteries) - Bright rain cover on rucksack - Walking boots and waterproofs - Substantial first aid kit - Hat and gloves and warm layers - Equipment to deal with burns - Food and water - Insect head net? - Spare trangia burners - Walking poles? - Tick tool - Phone?
HELP??? Stop asses, treat and carry on Checkpoints go forward or go back (depends) Phone can t rely on phone signal Ask for help road/village/payphone (not for help with navigation) Emergency contact card If serious ring 999 ask for the police for mountain rescue
Lost??? Roads Cattle Rivers and streams Lightning and weather Steep ground No fires
