Before leaving the house for a trek through the wilderness, make sureyou’ve packed a first aid kit to treat future hiking injuries.

Treating burns and scalds can be done by putting layers of clothing onthe injured area.

First aid steps one can take after a snake bite occurs include sucking and cutting the wound open.

No need to call for emergency if the patient’s blood spurts out of wound

If still on fire, stop burning immediately through the “stop, drop, and roll”method. Then remove the flamed material from the person. However,What I Can DoAssessment15if the clothing sticks to the skin, do not pull it out but cut or teararound it.

It is a common sense to give food and drink to an unconscious person.

Emergency personnel must be called immediately if severe bleeding orbleeding does not stop despite pressure.

To treat minor cuts, clean it with soap and water then apply antibioticcream then cover with sterile bandage and secure using medical tape.

Strains and sprains Grade 1 & 2 may be treated with RICE (rest, icepack, compression, and elevation) method

It is a must to always carry a first aid kit whenever you do any sort ofoutdoor recreation.