First Aid

First Aid for Hiking

In any Outdoor Activity the risks of getting injured are increased compared to day-to-day city life. Knowing the First Aid Basics and how to Prevent, Diagnose and Treat the possible injuries is essential for your own safety and the safety of your group. The information given in this section is in no way complete but will give you some of the basics of First Aid. We advice you to read our first aid sections for extra information and use a certified First Aid Course to gain the knowledge and experience needed to give First Aid!

First Aid Basics Learn about the Basics of First Aid so you will know how to react to an Injury Situation	Bleedings & Tourniquets Learn how to Prevent, Diagnose and Treat Bleeding Wounds and how to Apply a Tourniquet in case of heavy bleedings
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Learn how to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in case of an Cardiac Arrest	Fractures & Applying Splints Learn how to Prevent, Diagnose and Treat Fractures and how to Apply a Splint
Frostnip & Frostbite Learn how to Prevent, Diagnose and Treat Frostnip and the more serious FrostBite	Heat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke Learn how to Prevent, Diagnose and Treat Heat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke
Hypothermia Learn how to Prevent, Diagnose and Treat Hypothermia and Undercooling	Neck & Spinal Injuries Learn how to Prevent, Diagnose and Treat Neck & Spinal Injuries
Sprains & Strains Learn how to Prevent, Diagnose and Treat Sprains & Strains