by wilderness | Nov 15, 2013 | backpacking, First Aid, hydration, water
Everyone knows that staying hydrated while participating in outdoor activities is important. We all think that thirst will trigger us to drink enough, but this isn’t always reliable. Depending upon level of activity, weather, altitude and our own fitness level, it’s...
by wilderness | Jun 8, 2012 | First Aid, survival, Tips, wilderness
Flathead River, Bob Marshall Wilderness, MT (2005)Think emergency bandage, water filter, fire starter, blow dart fletching, fishing bobber…This does all that and more. It’s available at any local pharmacy. It weighs mere ounces. And it...
by wilderness | Jun 6, 2011 | First Aid, gear, iPhone
Okay, first aid on your iPhone…for you!The Emergency First Aid & Treatment Guide app, which is based on the 2011 American Red Cross guidelines, offers quick instructions on how to deal with a variety of emergencies, including CPR, burns, fractures, bites and...
by wilderness | Nov 9, 2010 | CPR, First Aid, Tips, video
The American Heart Association has released new CPR guidelines that change A-B-C (airway, breathing, compressions) to C-A-B (compressions first) except for newborn babies.The main take-away from the new guidelines is that action is more important than assessment in...
