What should you do if these situations happen during outdoor travel?

No matter if you are going hiking or exploring, under the influence of various environments, various emergencies usually occur. The following mainly introduces several common symptoms and prevention methods in outdoor travel.

Heat stroke: When outdoor activities are carried out in the hot, humid and windless mountainous area in summer, people will suffer from heat stroke because the body cannot control body temperature by evaporation of sweat. The main symptoms of heat stroke are: headache, dizziness, irritability, strong and powerful pulse, breathing noise, dry skin and redness.

Loss of temperature: Long-term exposure to the cold environment in the cold winter can easily cause the body to lose temperature. The milder will fight cold, the severer will tremble, and the physiological function will be weakened. Serious discomfort may also lead to life-threatening.

Cramps: The cause of cramps is due to excessive exercise or poor posture when climbing, which causes poor muscle coordination. Or because of cold during or after climbing, the body's salt is lost a lot, which causes the muscles to suddenly contract involuntarily. The symptoms of cramps include pain in the affected area, tension or twitching in the muscles, and the patient cannot relax the contracted muscles. The first aid method is to pull the affected area muscles, straighten the affected area, and gently massage the affected area muscles. Replenish water and salt, rest until the affected area feels comfortable.

Bee sting: stay away from the grass and bushes, because there are often homes for bees. It is found that the hive should be detoured, and must not behave as ‘close’. It is best to wear light-colored and smooth clothing, because the visual system of bees is very sensitive to the movement of dark objects on a light background. If someone provokes the swarm by mistake, the only way is to protect your head and neck with clothing, run away in the opposite direction or get down on the ground. 

Never try to fight back, otherwise it will only invite more attacks. If unfortunately you have been stung by a bee, you can use a needle or tweezers to pick out the sting, but do not squeeze it to prevent the remaining toxins from entering the body. Then apply ammonia, soda water or even urine to the stinged area to neutralize the toxicity. A towel soaked in cold water can be applied to the wound to reduce swelling and pain. Finally, go straight to the hospital.

Blisters: The feet are worn out during the long journey during a hike, and blisters grow. Every step is painful. It is best to wear shoes that are accustomed to running in with your feet, sweat-absorbing cotton or thread socks. Place a ‘Band-Aid’ in advance where blisters are easy to wear. If possible, you can buy a bottle of anti-foaming spray (mainly to reduce friction) in the store. Once the blisters are ground, the liquid in the blisters must first be drained. Puncture a hole on the surface of the blister with a sterilized sewing needle, squeeze out the liquid in the blister from the top, and then smear the wound and surrounding area with a disinfectant such as iodine or alcohol, and wrap it with clean gauze.

It is possible to encounter emergencies at any time in outdoor activities, so you should face it calmly and not panic. It is also important for outdoor sports enthusiasts to have good psychological quality. You also need to know some outdoor knowledge and take safety precautions in advance.