With more mountain bikers hitting the trails, it is as important as ever that riders are prepared for an unexpected fall with the right knowledge to step forward. Here are 3 of the most common medical issues you may run into on the trails.

Unpacking and checking the supplies in your first aid kit is a great way to be prepared if an injury comes up, or even to take care of blisters. It helps you refresh your memory on what’s in your first aid kit and how to use it, and you might notice that you need to replace or supplement your supplies. Revamp your first aid kit before a trip with these five tips.

When you're rushing out the door on your way to rock climbing session or long hike, these little energy bites are the perfect snacks to have on hand to munch in the car or on the trail. These No-Bake Energy Bites are an easy recipe you can make ahead of time so that, when it's time for your next adventure, you don't need to scramble for a snack.

Telling your friends about the peak you climbed or the rapid you ran are the things you want to bring home from the backcountry—not a foodborne illness. Taking turns cooking is a part of camping, and it helps when everyone has the same routines for kitchen hygiene, especially for friends who are new to cooking in the outdoors.

When your core temperature drops below normal, with heat loss exceeding heat gain, hypothermia can result. It may be caused by winter weather, cold water immersion, or wind, rain and hail in summer. Recognizing the early stages of hypothermia is important, as is prevention, but what should you do if hypothermia occurs? Here we explores the truth behind common myths about treating hypothermia outdoors.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support is the preeminent course for healthcare professionals responsible for providing advanced cardiac care to patients in various in-facility and prehospital settings. Designed by experienced providers in conjunction with board-certified physicians and veteran ACLS instructors, this resource serves as an engaging and comprehensive approach to reviewing the core rhythms of ACLS practice.

Children love water and have a natural curiosity about it. Water play can be a fun activity, and learning to swim has many benefits. However, drowning is the third most common cause of death for Australian children aged one to 14. Children can drown quickly and silently – it only takes 20 seconds and a few centimetres of water. One- and two-year-old children are particularly at risk. Near-drownings can have catastrophic consequences, and lead to permanent disabilities.

Although you hope you'll never use cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for a child or infant, it's important to know the steps so that you can help in the event of a cardiac or breathing emergency. And although you may have taken a class in child CPR, it's a good idea to keep the steps handy so that the information stays fresh in your memory. With our printable step-by-step guide, you can access the child and baby CPR steps anytime, anywhere. Simply print them up and place them in your car, your desk, your kitchen or with your other first aid supplies, then read over them from time to time to help maintain your skills.

First Aid knowledge is invaluable for both you as the individual and for your community. It enables you to assist persons who become injured in the event of an accident or emergency situation until help arrives. First Aid skills can be applied in the home, the workplace or in public locations, therefore the more First Aid certified people there are in a community the safer that community becomes.

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a serious condition that may lead to long-term disabilities placing financial and social burden on patients and their families, as well as their communities. Spinal immobilization has been considered the standard prehospital care for suspected SCI patients. However, there is a lack of consensus on its beneficial impact on patients' outcome.

Sports injuries are common and can occur throughout your body to bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments and other structures. You can treat many minor injuries at home with rest, ice, compression, elevation and over-the-counter pain medications. But some injuries require medical treatment, such as immobilization, physical therapy and surgery.

Forget everything you’ve seen in TV shows and movies. Most of it is nonsense but all of these hacks are clever shortcuts to staying alive in the most extreme situations. These are tricks and tips that might just help you avoid and early death on your next outdoor adventure. The information is more geared to someone who accidentally stumbles into the forest with relatively little equipment – pretty much nothing but the clothes on their back and maybe a small pack with rations and common supplies.

Basic Wilderness Life Support is a wilderness first responder course designed to provide an individual with an in-depth knowledge of wilderness medicine and the basic skills to treat the most common injuries and illnesses encountered in the wilderness.

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.