Get the Pus Out! How to Lance a Boil
Okay, I know it’s not the most ethical thing in the world, but if you get a boil and…
How to Fix a Dislocated Shoulder
You’re going down a hill, so you grab a tree branch to prevent yourself from tumbling. You wish you…
How to Make a Neck Brace?
Your camping partner has gone for firewood and hasn’t returned. She’s at the bottom of a steep ditch, moaning…
Broken Neck Symptoms
A spine injury might affect anyone. The spinal bones can be broken by a simple fall or a hard…
Exposed Bone: Treatment for an Open Fracture
I’d want to prevent you from seeing one of these, but an exposed fracture, also known as a compound…
How to Disinfect and Purify Water?
You can’t assume that water is a safe bet anymore. A mountain stream may be pristine, but it’s crawling…
What to Do If You Cut Your Mouth or Tongue?
You’re camping in a remote part of Alaska. Imagine that you slip and hit your tooth on a rock….
Honey as an Antibiotic Ointment: Sweet Treatment for Wounds
If you don’t have antibiotic ointment, honey is a wonderful antibacterial for wounds. It destroys germs and helps cuts,…