Hypothermia can sneak up fast during fall in the mountains
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🏔️ Wilderness First Aid Tip: Scene Safety & Patient Assessment
Before you treat, make sure YOU are safe. ⚡Then check the basics:
✅ Airway
✅ Breathing
✅ Circulation
✅ Disability
✅ Environment
Stay calm. Stay systematic. Save lives.
Did you know? Letting cuts “dry out” is *old advice*! 🚫
Keeping wounds moist leads to faster healing + less scarring—critical for backcountry adventures.
How to do it:
1️⃣ Clean the wound with filtered water + soap.
2️⃣ Apply ointment (antibiotic or petroleum jelly).
3️⃣ Cover with sterile bandage.
4️⃣ Replace daily & monitor for infection.
A simple skill that can save an adventure!
🏞️ Debunking Wilderness First Aid Myths! 🩹
Don't suck snake venom, avoid snow on frostbite, lean forward for nosebleeds, use tourniquets sparingly, and always treat blisters. Stay safe out there, hikers! #WildernessFirstAid #OutdoorSafety
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