BASIC SURVIVAL MEDICINE

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BASIC SURVIVAL MEDICINE

Foremost among the many problems that can compromise a survivor's ability to return to safety are medical problems resulting from parachute descent and landing, extreme climates, ground combat, evasion, and illnesses contracted in captivity.

Many evaders and survivors have reported difficulty in treating injuries and illness due to the lack of training and medical supplies. For some, this led to capture or surrender.

Survivors have related feeling of apathy and helplessness because they could not treat themselves in this environment. The ability to treat themselves increased their morale and cohesion and aided in their survival and eventual return to friendly forces.

One man with a fair amount of basic medical knowledge can make a difference in the lives of many. Without qualified medical personnel available, it is you who must know what to do to stay alive.

# Requirements For Maintenance of Health
# Medical Emergencies
# Lifesaving Steps
# Bone and Joint Injury
# Bites and Strings
# Wounds
# Environmental Injuries
# Herbal Medicines

[aziza]

I hear that earwax is a natural antibiotic and can be applied to wounds and sores. Also mud can be applied to insect stings and bites. And if charcoal can be accessed, this powdered can be used as a disinfectant.

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Originally Posted by aziza

I hear that earwax is a natural antibiotic and can be applied to wounds and sores. Also mud can be applied to insect stings and bites. And if charcoal can be accessed, this powdered can be used as a disinfectant.

Now this is really good information. I appreciate you sharing! Stay BlackNificent!

Obadele