The instinct to survive will never change, and neither will the human body’s amazing ability to endure. Yet we should also bear in mind that, as we become more civilized, survival skills are being forgotten. It is doubly important, therefore, to practise our survival skills, and be prepared for anything.

Dental problems are common and provoke considerable anxiety. Most people don't even think to learn about dental problems and procedures beforehand. Teeth may be subject to trauma along with other parts of the body.

Foot problems in the wilderness can quickly become a much bigger issue. It is estimated that over 90% of hikers have experienced painful foot issues. Depending on how long the foot problem lasts, it can have an impact on a person’s ability to continue their backpacking experience.

Cholesterol is made in your liver and has many important functions. For example, it helps keep the walls of your cells flexible and is needed to make several hormones. However, like anything in the body, too much cholesterol creates concerns.

Cholera is an acute diarrheal illness caused by infection of the intestine with Vibrio cholerae bacteria. People can get sick when they swallow food or water contaminated with cholera bacteria. The infection is often mild or without symptoms, but can sometimes be severe and life-threatening.

Gunshot wounds involve the transfer of energy to a target. The damage that occurs is directly related to the amount of energy exchanged between the penetrating object and what it strikes, which relates to the projectile's mass and velocity.

To be able to use a tourniquet effectively and ensure patient safety when using the device, there are considerations that should be understood. There are indications, directions for use and contraindications, all applicable for CAT tourniquet use.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a general term for conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels. It's usually associated with a build-up of fatty deposits inside the arteries (atherosclerosis) and an increased risk of blood clots. CVD is one of the main causes of death and disability worldwide, but it can often largely be prevented by leading a healthy lifestyle.

Are there some activities that you wish you could do, but you can't or don't because of the risk of motion sickness? Here are some facts that may help. Sea-sickness, car-sickness and airsickness are all forms of motion sickness.

Travelers who fly through different time zones are at risk for jet lag, a temporarily condition that occurs when the body adjusts to changes in light, temperature and climate.

Wilderness and adventure travellers go to places where there are many different and dangerous diseases. It is essential to receive proper vaccinations when travelling. This article talks about some of the most important vaccines for world travel.

International travel is on the rise again, as millions of people travel for professional, social, recreational and humanitarian purposes each year. All travellers must prepare for the variety of health risks they can be exposed to in unfamiliar environments before, during and after they travel.

Sometimes both access to and transport after stabilizing a patient will require the use of ropes and technical rope systems. Historically, rope rescue probably began when the first person tied a rope around their waist and either climbed up to or was lowered down to someone in need.

Patient assessment commences with assessing the general appearance of the patient. Use observation to identify the general appearance of the patient which includes the level of interaction, looks well or unwell, pale or flushed, lethargic or active, agitated or calm, compliant or combative, posture and movement.

In order to locate and access a patient or point, personnel must have a good working knowledge of outdoor terrain features and how to efficiently navigate that terrain. Personnel must know where they are, where they need to go and how to get there efficiently.

The Incident Command System (ICS) is the model tool for command, control and coordination of response and provides a means to coordinate the efforts of individual agencies as they work toward the common goal of stabilizing the incident and protecting life, property, and the environment. ICS uses principles that have been proven to improve efficiency and effectiveness in a business setting and applies these principles to emergency response.

The role of searching personnel is often misunderstood. The highest priority is not the health and well-being of the subject. The highest priority is the health and well-being of self, then the team, and then the subject. When these priorities are scrambled, the possibility of a rescuer becoming a patient increases, turning an asset into a liability. If a Searcher becomes injured, then it takes time and vital resources away from the original objective of the search.

Many accidents in search and rescue operations are the result of a failure to adequately identify and manage risk. Risk management is a process that should be ongoing. Anytime a search is conducted, personnel go into places facing numerous issues that could potentially cause harm.

HIV continues to affect the lives of many even today, physiologically as well as psychologically. Although medical interventions continue to work on finding the optimal cure or treatment for AIDS or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, most people who have tested HIV positive, tend to turn recluse and ostracise themselves from others, mostly because of the stigma attached to the disease.

Pain is considered the “fifth vital sign” and a subjective symptom, so healthcare providers must rely on the patient’s description. Pain is whatever the person says it is, existing whenever the person says it does even if no specific cause of can is identified. To conduct his pain assessment, you can use the COLDERR method.