Learn essential first aid skills for Scouts and outdoor activities, including how to respond to common injuries and emergencies and provide appropriate initial care.
⚠️ SAFETY FIRST A burn can be more serious than it initially appears. If someone has been badly burned, is having difficulty breathing, has extensive or deep burns, or the burn involves the face, hands, genitals or major joints, seek urgent medical help. For a fresh burn, the priority is generally to remove the person…
Affiliate disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase something through one of our links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. What Counts as Severe Bleeding? Most cuts aren’t life-threatening. Severe bleeding is different. A wound may be particularly serious if: Severe blood loss can lead to shock and can…
What Are Survival Priorities? When something goes wrong outdoors, it can be tempting to start thinking about everything you might need. You need food. You need water. You need a fire. You need shelter. You need to find your way home. But trying to do everything at once can lead to poor decisions. Survival priorities…
Accidents can happen anywhere. You might be camping, hiking, climbing, cycling, playing sport or simply spending time outdoors. Knowing some basic first aid can help you respond calmly and appropriately when someone is injured or becomes unwell. First aid isn’t about trying to become a doctor. It’s about knowing what to do until appropriate help…
