Anyone who has taken a course in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) knows the accepted method of ventilating a person who isn’t breathing spontaneously is to open the air-way and give mouth to mouth ventilations. Ventilatory assistance should be provided without causing further harm to the patient.
Survival
Harvesting Marine Life In Tidal Areas
A person could survive, perhaps even thrive on seaweed, octopus, and sea urchins. But there are other creatures in the tidal pools, and just beyond: crabs, lobster, mussels, clams, oysters and more. Harvesting marine life will help you procure a meal if you find yourself in coastal areas.
Coping With The Unfamiliar And Coming Back Alive
What would you do if you found yourself lost in strange surroundings far from people and civilization, your food and water supply low or non-existent? Coping with an unfamiliar environment it’s impossible for some while others will try to figure things out as best as they can. However, coming back alive from a journey into the unknown requires some basic survival knowledge and a little bit of luck.
How To Protect Yourself And Your Home From Lightning
Of all the displays of nature’s raw power, one of the most beautiful and the most deadly is lightning. Lightning is nature’s own fireworks show. It accounts for an average of 200 deaths and more than 1,000 injuries in the U.S. each year. How can you minimize the chances that you or your property will fall victim to lightning damage?
Preparing for a Natural Disaster Easily At Home
A natural disaster is any naturally occurring event that is devastating to the environment and its population. More often than not, these disasters are unpredictable, and the best people can do is to be prepared. The recent accidents that have occurred all over the world are heart-wrenching and beyond horrifying to witness, let alone experience.
How To Treat Acid And Base Burns
A patient with acid and base burns can be difficult to reason with, especially if the eyes are affected. Acids and bases (alkalies) are found in laboratories (industrial, hospital. and school), retail stores, homes, and both on and alongside highways.
EMP and Its Effects On Your Day To Day Equipment
EMP, electromagnetic pulse, is the enormous radio spectrum energy given off whenever an atomic weapon is detonated, or a coronal mass ejection (CME) occurs. The EMP and its effects can be considered as life-altering/changing events. The EMP is currently the main concern of our government, and the U.S. army has been shielding itself for such an event.
Surviving And Dealing With Gang Attacks
Standard martial arts and self -defense training prepares the defender for attack by one assailant, but what happens when more than one attacks? Do the same techniques and philosophies apply? Should the same theories be used? In a word: NO. Having to deal with gang attacks changes everything.
The Importance of Triage In Field Medicine – Part II
Simple triage is usually used in a scene of an accident or “mass-casualty incident” (MCI), in order to sort patients into those who need critical attention and immediate transport to the hospital and those with less serious injuries. This step can be started before transportation becomes available.
The Importance of Triage In Field Medicine – Part I
The most important aspect of Disaster Emergency Medicine (DEM) is the quality of the first care rendered to a casualty in the field. The importance of triage becomes obvious in field medicine as the fate of a victim suffering a severe illness or injury is directly related to the amount of time it takes to obtain medical care and the thoroughness of the care that is given.
How Radiation Kills, and How to Protect Yourself in a Nuclear Disaster
Most guides simply explain how to protect yourself against radiation poisoning. You can’t see, hear, smell, touch, nor taste it, but radiation is everywhere, and it’s quite powerful. Some nuclear devices on Earth today can produce enough radiation to literally melt your bones and tissue.
Common Poisonous Plants You Should Steer Clear Of
Few people know that many common vegetables and fruits have parts, which if eaten, are potentially lethal. From this article, you will learn about common poisonous plants that are a common occurrence in most of our living areas.
Turning The Lady In Your Life Into A Reliable Female Shooter
Think about survival for a moment. Survival isn’t just a man’s job, although it may seem like it since you don’t see a female shooter getting the same attention as a male one. In fact, to an ever-increasing degree in the future, “survival’ tasks are going to have to be shared by men and women alike. But we really don’t have to look to future disaster or civil disorder to practice the type of survival I’m referring to.