
Episode 10: Surviving The Sun
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Equip 2 Endure Updates:
1. Knife Test & Reviews:
- Fallkniven Idun
- Bark River Aurora
- Tom Brown Tracker T2
- Ontario RAT 3 D2
2. Gear Review
- Maxpedition E.D.C. Pocket Organizer
3. Contest
- Survival Tin
Woods Monkey Updates:
- Blackhawk Ultralight 3 Day Assault Pack Review
- AMK S.O.L. Survival Bottle Kit Review
- Spyderco Byrd FRN Cara Cara Review
Survival Spot Light
Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
Heat exhaustion is characterised by:
* Headache dizziness and nausea
* Cramps in the limbs and/or abdomen
* Profuse sweating with pale, clammy skin
* Rapid, weak breathing and pulse
The main signs of heat stroke are:
* Headache, dizziness, confusion & restlessness
* Hot, flushed, dry skin due to failure of sweating mechanism
* Full, bounding pulse
* Body temperature above 40C
* Rapid deterioration in the level of response
Other signs and symptoms may include:
* Rapid heartbeat
* Rapid and shallow breathing
* Elevated or lowered blood pressure
* Cessation of sweating
* Irritability, confusion or unconsciousness
* Feeling dizzy or lightheaded
* Headache
* Nausea
* Fainting, which may be the first sign in older adults
If you suspect heatstroke:
* Move the person out of the sun and into a shady or air-conditioned space.
* Call 911 or emergency medical help.
* Cool the person by covering him or her with damp sheets or by spraying with cool water. Direct air onto the person with a fan or newspaper.
* Have the person drink cool water or other nonalcoholic beverage without caffeine, if he or she is able.
Dehydration
Mild to moderate dehydration is likely to cause:
* Dry, sticky mouth
* Sleepiness or tiredness — children are likely to be less active than usual
* Thirst
* Decreased urine output — fewer than six wet diapers a day for infants and eight hours or more without urination for older children and teens
* Few or no tears when crying
* Muscle weakness
* Headache
* Dizziness or lightheadedness
Severe dehydration, a medical emergency, can cause:
* Extreme thirst
* Extreme fussiness or sleepiness in infants and children; irritability and confusion in adults
* Very dry mouth, skin and mucous membranes
* Lack of sweating
* Little or no urination — any urine that is produced will be dark yellow or amber
* Sunken eyes
* Shriveled and dry skin that lacks elasticity and doesn’t “bounce back” when pinched into a fold
* In infants, sunken fontanels — the soft spots on the top of a baby’s head
* Low blood pressure
* Rapid heartbeat
* Fever
* In the most serious cases, delirium or unconsciousness
Gear Pick:
Garrett:
Tilley TWC4 Outback Hat
http://www.outlandusa.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=TILLTWC4
Tilley TWC5 Outback Hat–shorter front and back brim
http://www.outlandusa.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=TILLTWC5
Adam:
Maxpedition Mongo S-Type
http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/MONGO-S-TYPE-VERSIPACK-4p1344.htm
Web Links:
Garrett:
www.chinookmed.com
www.rehydrate.org
www.mayoclinic.com
YouTube Channels:
Adam:
http://www.youtube.com/user/bushcraftonfire
http://www.youtube.com/user/bowerman939