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Survival skills include prevention of injury as well as treatment of wounds. Use first aid to treat insect bites and survive in the wilderness with tips from a firefighter in this free video series on first aid.
There are 18 videos in this series:
Chigger bites can cause a great deal of itching and discomfort. Treat chigger bites with tips from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
Before applying medication for mites, a warm bath is recommended. Remove mites burrowed under the skin with tips from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
Getting blood drawn can be stressful for some people, so steps toward relaxation should be taken. Prepare to have blood drawn with tips from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
In order to make a knife, it's helpful to find a flat piece of metal. Make a knife with tips from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
Preventing global warming can begin by having an energy audit on the home. Help prevent global warming with tips from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
To keep mosquito bites from itching, do not scratch. Make a mosquito bite stop itching with tips from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
Natural bug repellent can be made with water, cooking oil and peppermint. Make natural insect repellent with tips from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
After a bot fly bites, maggots or larvae may exist under the skin. Remove a bot fly from under the skin with tips from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
One way to repel mosquitoes is through natural repellents in the yard, such as marigolds and lemon grass. Repel mosquitoes naturally with tips from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a basic life-saving procedure that starts by assessing breathing and circulation. Perform CPR with tips from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
Mosquito bites can be fought off with many products, including calamine lotion and tea tree oil. Get rid of mosquito bites with tips from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
Applying deodorant to a bug bite can help to stop the itching sensation. Stop insect bites from itching with tips from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
The first step in treating spider bites is to wash the area and apply cold to reduce swelling. Treat spider bites with tips from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
Being careful when disposing of waste, cigarette butts and pet stools are several ways of preventing water pollution. Prevent water pollution with tips from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
Sand fleas are active in moist, cool conditions, such as after a rainstorm. Prevent sand flea bites with tips from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
Aloe and ibuprofen are helpful when treating sand flea bites. Treat sand flea bites with tips from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
The most dangerous spiders to look out for are black widow and brown recluse spiders. Identify poisonous spiders with tips from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
Military knives are a good start for building a survival kit. Make a knife-based survival kit with tips from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
The term “first aid” refers to the immediate care that is provided to an injured or sick person. It is used to stabilize a patient until further medical treatment and assessment can be provided at a hospital or care facility. A first-aid kit is used primarily to treat minor medical emergencies, like small cuts or burns. But it is important to keep a first-aid kit stocked with supplies used regularly as well as those items used for a more serious EMS situations. In addition to a first-aid kit, knowing what to do in emergency situations is a key part of treating injuries. Knowledge of how to roll an injured person to safety, or help a person having an epileptic seizure, may not be included in a first-aid kit, but might just save a life. In this free video series, a firefighter explains and demonstrates a number of first aid treatments; including how to remove mites, how to make a mosquito bite stop itching and how to treat a spider bite. He also explains first-aid procedures, such as performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and having blood drawn. With these tips and techniques, a person's survival skills can improve quickly.
Joe Bruni {\fonttbl\f0\fswiss\fcharset0 Helvetica; Captain Joe Bruni has more than 30 years of experience as a street firefighter and company officer. He also completed a great deal of research with other instructors who have co-authored articles with him. He has experience as a department training officer in the Fire and Rescue Safety and Training Division. He has written several articles for Fire Engineering Magazine, which are available upon request. Captain Bruni can be reached at firestop.staylow@verizon.net.dkdk
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