SAS 147 – First Aid & Fractures

Types of Fracture: If no medical help is expected, reduce closed fractures as soon as possible after injury by applying traction, then splint and immobilise the whole length of the limb. Splints can be pieces of wood, rools of newspaper, ski sticks, etc.

SAS 147 - First Aid & Fractures

SAS 147 – First Aid & Fractures

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SAS 117 - Moving
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SAS 028 - Food
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SAS 041 - Fungi & Arctic Plants
In addition to the hardy arctic plants, many temperate species occur in summer in the far north. Some of the Arctic northern plants are Red Spruce, Black Spruce, Labrador Tea, Arctic Willow and the Ferns. 
SAS 115 - Reading Weather & Deciding to Move
To be caught in bad weather could prove fatal. Before setting out, take note of the weather. Observe wind and pressure changes. Keep a record of the weather, the conditions which precede it, and what they develop into. Animals are sensitive to atmospheric pressure and are good for short-term weather predictions. Insect-eating birds feed higher in good weather, lower when a storm is approaching. ...
SAS 043 - Desert & Tropical Plants
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PS Family Supply Kit (4)
First of all, find out which disaster are most likely to happen in your community. Ask how you would be warned. Find out how to prepare for each. Meet with the family ad discuss the type of disasters that could happen.
SAS 020 - Swimming & Food
When fishing or swimming stay within your depth and watch for large waves which can knock you off your feet. If caught in undertow of a large wave, push off thebottom and swim to the surface.
Shelter
Wigwam is a unpredictable form of the wickup, this is assembled with long, flexible posts twisted into a vault – molded schema to expand inner part space. 
SAS 144 - First Aid & Wounds
Lesser the bleeding immediately. Clean the wound carefully and apply a sterile dressing during an injury. To avoid the risk of infection, do not touch the wound or allow non-sterile materials to touch it. Replace the dressing only when it becomes very dirty.
SAS 050 - Animal Tracking
Rabbits are widespread and easy to catch. Most live in burrows, often in large numbers and using well worn runs - the places to set snares. Hares do not live in burrows and tend not to have regular runs. It is not possible to survive on rabbit alone, no matter how many you eat. The body needs minerals and vitamins which rabbit does not provide, make sure to balance your diet with vegetation.
SAS 088 - Useful Utensils
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SAS 058 - Animal Trapping
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SAS 157 - Diseases
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SAS 004 - Survival Kit
The survival kit should contain the Beta light, Snare wire, Flexible saw, a medical kit that contains, Analgesic, Intestinal Sedative, Antibiotic, Antihistamine, Water Sterilising tablets, Anti-malaria tablets, Potassium permanganate, Surgical Blades, Butterfly sutures, plasters. In addition to these a waterproof pouch, Solid fuel tablets, Signal flares would be beneficial. 
SAS 155 - Diseases
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SAS 177 - Disaster Strategy & Flood
Flash Floods: In a sudden heavy rainfall, keep out of valley bottoms and stream beds both during and after rainfall. You dont have to be at the bottom of a hill to be caught by water rushing down it carrying mud and debris.
SAS 123 - Sea Survival
Swim slowly and steadily. If abandoning a sinking boat or aircraft get upwind and stay clear of it. Keep away from any fuel slick. If forced to swim through flames, jump in feet first and up wind. Swim into the wind using breast stroke. Splash flames away from head to make breathing holes.