Fall Camping First Aid Guide!

September 16, 2020
Yuliya Matthews

Fall camping is upon us and while you are out camping with the bears, stay prepared with our quick first aid guide for some first aid emergencies that you may encounter while out in the wilderness!

Tick Bites

Snakebites

Spider Bites

Bee Stings

Remove tick with tweezers
Clean the area with soap and water
Follow up with your healthcare provider if you suspect symptoms of Lyme Disease

Wash bit area
Do not suck out venom
Look out for severe symptoms
If severe symptoms occur, get help

Clean area with soap and water
If severe reaction occurs, call 911

Remove stinger
Wash area with soap and water
Cover area with adhesive bandage
Apply ice
Keep an eye out for an allergic reaction

Frostbite

Hypothermia

Heat Exhaustion

Heat Stroke

Remove wet clothing
Put cloth between fingers and toes to preventing freezing together
Cover affected area with a clean towel
Get further medical assistance

Call 911
Remove wet, cold clothing
Warm the victim with blankets and warm clothing
Be prepared to give CPR if person stops breathing

Symptoms include: Sweating & dizziness
Give fluids
Sponge body with wet cloth

Symptoms include: Sweating stops & skin is very hot to the touch
Call 911
Immerse person in cold water
Or cover victim with a sheet and pour water over the sheet and fan the victim until help arrives

These are just some of the first aid emergencies that you may come across while hiking or camping. To learn more and to be even more prepared, consider taking a First Aid class! And of course, don’t forget to pack a first aid kit on all of your trips!

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