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Introduction to Outdoor Survival

Aspects of Survival PsychologicalPhysiological Stress Emotional Control Difficulty making decisions Angry outbursts Careless mistakes Energy Levels Level of Fitness Oxygen Food Water Shelter Clothing Type of weather

1 st Key to Survival Be Prepared!

2 nd Key to Survival Stay calm and positive!

3 rd Key to Survival When you realize that you are lost…………

4 th Key to survival Thoughts of “family” are the #1 Catalyst for wanting to survive

1.Stay Put Or 2. Walk Out Options for Survival

Stay Put Walking out requires skill like Navigation Self Rescue Wilderness Intelligence Which has the highest survival rate? Why?

Causes of Death in the Wilderness DehydrationHypothermia Excessive loss of body fluid Treatment: Minor Dehydration Drink Fluid/Stop fluid loss Sever Dehydration Fainting/Can’t stand Emergency attention required condition in which core temperature drops below the required temperature for normal body functions Treatments Warm water Applying external heat to body Using the buddy system

Causes of Death in the Wilderness Hyperthermia High Altitude Cerebral Edema abnormally high body temperature that results from overexposure to heat or overexertion in excess temperatures Treatment Slowly rehydrate by drinking cool liquids. Sponge or mist skin with cool water. Remove heavy or dark clothing. Get into a shaded and breezy area or move into a cool indoor environment. Forego continued exertion. AKA Acute Mountain Sickness sickness is due to a combination of reduced air pressure and lower oxygen levels at high altitudes Treatments: climb down (descend) to a lower altitude as rapidly and safely as possible. You should not continue climbing if you develop symptoms. Extra oxygen should be given, if available.