Question

Describe, in writing, how to respond....you are hiking when someone in your party suddenly sits down and appears to be in pain.

What signs do you look for?

What could be the problem?

What do you do?

How do you plan for a trip into the woods?

Answer 1

What signs do you look for?

First we should assess the site of pain.

1. Chest pain
2. Pain in left arm,Pain betweenshoulder blade
3. upper abdominal pain
4. Limited range of motion
5. Muscle pain
6. joint pain and stiffness
7. Sharp pain
8. Radiation pain
9. Burning sensation
10. back pain
11. Leg cramps
12. Cracking joints, joints deformity
13. History collection( importance in age past surgical and medical history)

What could be the problem?

• Heart attacks
• Pericarditis
• Cardiovascular diseases
• Muscle strain
• arthritis
• osteoarthitis
• Sciatica
• Spinal stenosis
• Gastritis
• Hypoxemia
• COPD
• Respiratory disease

What do you do?

• Asses the site of pain
• Provide calm and quit environement.
• Check Heart rate and respiration.
• Observe the pain whether it is radiating or not
• Ensure the safty of the patient
• Avoid croud
• Call for help
• shift him to the nearest hospital as soon as possible

How do you plan for a trip into the woods?

• Select the place for camping nearest to hospital. (Minimum 4Km ,Max 10Km distance)
• Keep first aid kit always ready.
• Ensure the avilabilty of water foods and energy drinks.
• Safe camping tent.
• Keep the nearest hospital, ambulance, fire and police station number
• Keep basic medicines
• Plan carefully and make sure your vehicle(s) and equipment are in good working order.
• Read signs and information carefully. Pay attention to any safety warnings.
• Supervise children, especially near water and in areas with potentially dangerous wildlife.
• Don't assume water is safe to drink. Boil or treat water before use.
• Keep your food in locked containers or in your car to keep it safe from wildlife
• Take extra supplies in case you get stranded by sudden weather changes.
• Wear protective clothing to avoid sunburn, bites, scratches and stings.
• Never feed or provoke wild animals—be wary of wild animals in the area.
• Be alert for sudden weather changes, particularly storms and cyclones. Be prepared to evacuate if necessary.
• Only light camp fires in parks where it is permitted. Many national parks do not allow open fires.
• Extinguish fires whenever you leave your campsite unattended; use water, not sand (it retains heat and can cause severe burns).
• Never use portable gas appliances in your tent or van.