First Aid for Nordic Walking & other Outdoor Activities

First Aid Basics Proper First Aid Training is essential if you are engaged in any outdoor activity such as Nordic Walking. Learn about the Basics of First Aid so you will know what to do in an injury or emergency situation. Click this section for more information. Bleedings & Tourniquets Bear in mind that a tourniquet is the last option in order to control severe bleeding. It should only be applied when everything else fails to help avoid too much blood loss. Know more about external and internal bleeding and learn how to apply a tourniquet. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is an emergency procedure for someone whose pulse rate and breathing cannot be discerned. It is important to know how to do administer it properly. Help save lives. Learn how to perform CPR. Fractures & Applying Splints A Splint is a device which is used to immobilize fractured limbs. Not everyone can apply a Splint. You should have adequate First Aid Training before you can use it on a victim. Know how to deal with fractures - assessment of the situation and applying Splints. Frostnip & Frostbite Frostbite is a medical condition which occurs when body parts are exposed to extreme cold for a considerable period of time. In this section, know the different stages of Frostbite and learn how to treat Frostnip and Frostbite. Heat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke Heat Stroke is a condition which is usually caused by too much exposure to heat. The body's system of cooling down is unable to regulate the heat that the body absorbed. Know more about heat illnesses and learn how to treat Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke. Hypothermia Hypothermia is a medical condition which usually occurs when the body is exposed extreme cold for a certain period of time. It can be really dangerous when the body temperature drops very quickly. Learn the First Aid treatment for Hypothermia. Spinal Injuries Be very careful when dealing with Spine and/or Neck Injuries. These are serious cases which can lead to paralysis or even death. In this section, learn how to deal with Neck and Spinal Injuries - assessment of the situation and treatment. Sprains & Strains A Sprain is caused by overstretching of the ligaments, whereas a Strain is an injury in which muscle fibers are pulled too much. Learn how to deal with Sprains and Strains - assessment of the situation, initial care, and recovery.