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Essential Outdoor First Aid

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Minor Cuts

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Clean the cut, apply antiseptic, bandage it.

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Sprained Ankle

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Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate (R.I.C.E.)

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Heat Exhaustion

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Move to a cooler place, drink water, apply cool wet cloths.

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Hypothermia

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Move to warm shelter, remove wet clothing, warm up gradually.

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Broken Bone

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Immobilize the area, apply ice, seek medical help immediately.

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Burns

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Cool burn with running water, cover with a sterile bandage, prevent shock.

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Sunburn

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Get out of the sun, cool skin, moisturize.

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Insect Stings

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Remove stinger, clean area, use antihistamine cream.

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Animal Bites

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Wash the wound, apply antibiotic cream, seek medical help.

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Dehydration

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Rehydrate slowly, rest, continue to consume fluids.

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Frostbite

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Warm the affected area, do not rub, seek medical attention.

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Tick Bite

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Remove tick with tweezers, clean area, seek medical help if rash or fever develops.

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Poison Ivy/Oak/Sumac

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Wash the area, avoid scratching, use calamine lotion or antihistamines.

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Choking

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Perform the Heimlich maneuver, encourage coughing, call for help if necessary.

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Blisters

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Do not pop, cover with a bandage, keep area clean.

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Snake Bite

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Keep the person calm, immobilize the bitten area, seek medical attention immediately.

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Drowning

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Rescue safely, perform CPR if necessary, call for emergency services.

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Allergic Reaction

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Identify allergen, administer antihistamine, use epinephrine if severe.

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Asthma Attack

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Ensure person uses their inhaler, encourage slow breathing, seek medical help if needed.

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Severe Bleeding

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Apply direct pressure, elevate limb if possible, call for emergency help.

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Nosebleed

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Lean forward, pinch your nose, keep head above heart.

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Concussion

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Rest, monitor symptoms, avoid activities that could worsen the condition.

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Heart Attack

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Call emergency services, chew aspirin if available, start CPR if necessary.

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Diabetic Emergency (Low Blood Sugar)

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Offer sugar source, monitor symptoms, seek medical assistance if needed.

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Hiker's Diarrhea

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Stay hydrated, consider over-the-counter medications, rest and if severe, seek medical help.

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Altitude Sickness

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Descend to lower altitude, hydrate, consider medication if symptoms are severe.

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Hyperventilation

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Encourage slow, deep breathing, calm the person, use a paper bag if available.

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Dental Injury

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Rinse mouth with water, apply gauze, seek dental care as soon as possible.

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Seizure

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Keep the person safe, turn them on their side, do not restrain or put anything in their mouth.

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Stingray Sting

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Flush wound with fresh water, soak in hot water, seek medical attention.

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Jellyfish Sting

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Rinse with vinegar or sea water, remove tentacles, immerse in hot water or use ice packs.

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Shark Bite

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Apply pressure to stop bleeding, immobilize the area, get emergency medical help.

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Lightning Strike

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Call 911, check for breathing, perform CPR if necessary, treat burns.

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Acute Mountain Sickness

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Descend immediately, rest, and seek medical help if severe.

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Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)

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Administer a fast-acting sugar source, re-test blood glucose, monitor, and seek help if no improvement.

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Avalanche (Burial)

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Use avalanche transceiver to locate victim, dig them out carefully, provide CPR if necessary, and prevent hypothermia.

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