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Surviving in the wilderness is all about preventing injury and treating injuries when they arise. Discover how to perform first-aid in the outdoors with advice from a wildlife and hiking specialist in this free video on survival skills.
There are 6 videos in this series:
If an ankle is sprained in the wilderness, don't remove a pair of boots because they can serve as a compression instrument. Splint an ankle and use a walking stick with first-aid advice from a wildlife and hiking specialist in this free video on wilderness survival.
In order to treat fire ant stings, a person should clean the area as soon as possible with an alcohol swab. Put a band-aid over a fire ant sting to prevent infection with first-aid advice from a wildlife and hiking specialist in this free video on wilderness survival.
A splint and a sling are useful for treating a fractured arm in the wilderness. Put a splint around a broken arm to keep the arm in place with first-aid advice from a wildlife and hiking specialist in this free video on wilderness survival.
Burn injuries can come in three different types, including first-, second- and third-degree burns. Cover a burn in the wilderness with sterile dressings with first-aid advice from a wildlife and hiking specialist in this free video on wilderness survival.
A first-aid kit is one of the most important supplies for a camper or hiker to bring on their trip. Pack antibiotic ointments, band-aids and gauze in a first-aid kit with first-aid advice from a wildlife and hiking specialist in this free video on wilderness survival.
When building a lean-to in the wilderness, the first step is to find two trees that are close together. Build a lean-to for shelter in the outdoors with advice from a wildlife and hiking specialist in this free video on wilderness survival.
There is an adventurer in everyone, a desire to explore nature. But what happens when Mother Nature gets angry? When the time comes to find food and water, most individuals are completely ignorant. Some become disoriented. Many are not strong enough to keep safe until they find help or get rescued. This is why wilderness survival skills should be learned by anyone who enjoys spending time in nature. Who knows what may happen if a simple hiking excursion went wrong? In this free video series, a wildlife and hiking specialist provides helpful advice and tips for surviving in the great outdoors. Discover how to treat a sprained ankle, how to treat fire ant stings and how to splint a broken arm. Find out about assessing burn injuries, making an outdoor first-aid kit and building a lean-to. Survive in the wilderness with these helpful tips.
Derek Perez Derek Perez is a computer scientist and wildlife and hiking expert. As a hiker, Perez has participated in several hiking and camping tournaments in the New England area, and he regularly teaches hiking safety and information courses throughout western Massachusetts. His specific interests and specialties include survival skills and outdoor first-aid, animal safety and defense and long-term survival.dkdk
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