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### Knowledge and skills
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## Panic attacks and calming techniques
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### Symptoms

### Treatment

## Allergic reactions
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### Symptoms

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### Prevention

## Choking
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### Symptoms

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## Snake bites
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### Treatment

### Prevention

## Animal bites
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### Treatment

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Do not burn these plants, as the smoke can cause irritation.

## Bleeding
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### Treatment

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### Prevention

## Burns
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### Treatment

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- Apply adhesive tape or moleskin to prevent blisters.

## Fractures
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### Symptoms

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- Watch your step.

## Embedded fishhooks
Fishhooks are designed to penetrate flesh and are difficult to remove without causing further injury. Unless you need to remove the hook to prevent further injury, it is best to leave the hook in place and seek medical attention.

### Treatment
Do not attempt to remove a fishhook if it is embedded in the eye.

**Method 1**
1. Advance the hook through the skin until the barb is exposed.
2. Cut the barb off with wire cutters, such as those on a multitool or pliers.
3. Pull the hook out in the opposite direction it entered, it should come out easily.
4. Clean the wound and apply antibiotic ointment.

**Method 2**
1. Run a piece of fishing line or cordage through the bend of the hook.
2. Grab the ends of the string.
3. Apply downward pressure on the eye of the hook.
4. Quickly pull the string, causing the hook to come out the way it went in.
5. Clean the wound and apply antibiotic ointment.

TODO: Add an image

### Prevention
- Be careful when handling fishhooks.
- Use a barbless hook if possible (these don't work as well when fishing).

## Objects in the eye
While in the wilderness it is common to get objects in your eye, such as dirt, sand, bugs, or an eyelash.

### Symptoms
- Pain and discomfort of the eye.
- Redness of the eye.
- Excess tearing.
- Difficulty keeping the eye open.

### Treatment
1. Avoid rubbing the eye.
2. Using clean water, irrigate the eye by pouring water into the eye.
3. If the object is still in the eye, use a mirror to find the object and attempt to remove it using a damp cloth or cotton swab. Be very gentle.
4. If the object is under the upper eyelid, and you have a partner: place the tip of a cotton swab in the middle of the upper eyelid and fold the eyelid over the cotton swab. You can then remove the object using a damp cloth or cotton swab.
5. After the object is removed, if the eye feels scratchy, place a cold damp cloth over the eye, keep the eye closed and rest, use eye drops, or construct an eye patch using a bandage or cloth.
6. Seek medical attention if the object is not removed or if symptoms persist.

### Prevention
- Wear glasses or sunglasses.
- Don't lift objects with dirt on them above your head without eye protection.

## Snow blindness
Snow blindness is caused when there is too much sunlight reflecting off snow, ice, or water into your eyes.
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Wear UV protective sunglasses or snow goggles. If you do not have these, you can make snow goggles from a piece of cloth or a piece of bark with slits cut in it. You can also put soot under your eyes to reduce glare.

## Sunburn
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### Symptoms

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### Prevention

## Headache
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### Symptoms

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### Prevention

## Dehydration
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### Symptoms

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- Treat at the first sign of frostnip.

## Heat exhaustion and heatstroke
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### Symptoms

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- Store food properly.

## Heart problems
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### Symptoms

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### Prevention

## Illness
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### Symptoms

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### Prevention

## Infection
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### Symptoms

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### Prevention

## Altitude sickness
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### Symptoms

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### Prevention

## Poisoning
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### Symptoms

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TODO: There's definitely more that isn't in the Army guide

### Knowledge and skills
TODO: Add content

## Panic attacks and calming techniques
TODO: Add content

### Symptoms

### Treatment

## Allergic reactions
TODO: Add content

### Symptoms

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### Prevention

## Choking
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### Symptoms

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TODO: Improvised insect repellent

## Snake bites
TODO: Add content

### Treatment

### Prevention

## Animal bites
TODO: Add content

### Treatment

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Do not burn these plants, as the smoke can cause irritation.

## Bleeding
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### Treatment

Expand All @@ -139,6 +146,7 @@ Do not burn these plants, as the smoke can cause irritation.
### Prevention

## Burns
TODO: Add content

### Treatment

Expand Down Expand Up @@ -172,6 +180,7 @@ If the blister is large (over 1 inch / 2.5 cm):
- Apply adhesive tape or moleskin to prevent blisters.

## Fractures
TODO: Add content

### Symptoms

Expand Down Expand Up @@ -208,18 +217,50 @@ Sprains are an injury to a tendon or ligament, while strains are an injury to a
- Watch your step.

## Embedded fishhooks
Fishhooks are designed to penetrate flesh and are difficult to remove without causing further injury. Unless you need to remove the hook to prevent further injury, it is best to leave the hook in place and seek medical attention.

### Treatment
Do not attempt to remove a fishhook if it is embedded in the eye.

**Method 1**
1. Advance the hook through the skin until the barb is exposed.
2. Cut the barb off with wire cutters, such as those on a multitool or pliers.
3. Pull the hook out in the opposite direction it entered, it should come out easily.
4. Clean the wound and apply antibiotic ointment.

**Method 2**
1. Run a piece of fishing line or cordage through the bend of the hook.
2. Grab the ends of the string.
3. Apply downward pressure on the eye of the hook.
4. Quickly pull the string, causing the hook to come out the way it went in.
5. Clean the wound and apply antibiotic ointment.

TODO: Add an image

### Prevention
- Be careful when handling fishhooks.
- Use a barbless hook if possible (these don't work as well when fishing).

## Objects in the eye
While in the wilderness it is common to get objects in your eye, such as dirt, sand, bugs, or an eyelash.

### Symptoms
- Pain and discomfort of the eye.
- Redness of the eye.
- Excess tearing.
- Difficulty keeping the eye open.

### Treatment
1. Avoid rubbing the eye.
2. Using clean water, irrigate the eye by pouring water into the eye.
3. If the object is still in the eye, use a mirror to find the object and attempt to remove it using a damp cloth or cotton swab. Be very gentle.
4. If the object is under the upper eyelid, and you have a partner: place the tip of a cotton swab in the middle of the upper eyelid and fold the eyelid over the cotton swab. You can then remove the object using a damp cloth or cotton swab.
5. After the object is removed, if the eye feels scratchy, place a cold damp cloth over the eye, keep the eye closed and rest, use eye drops, or construct an eye patch using a bandage or cloth.
6. Seek medical attention if the object is not removed or if symptoms persist.

### Prevention
- Wear glasses or sunglasses.
- Don't lift objects with dirt on them above your head without eye protection.

## Snow blindness
Snow blindness is caused when there is too much sunlight reflecting off snow, ice, or water into your eyes.
Expand All @@ -236,6 +277,7 @@ Cover eyes with a dark cloth until symptoms disappear.
Wear UV protective sunglasses or snow goggles. If you do not have these, you can make snow goggles from a piece of cloth or a piece of bark with slits cut in it. You can also put soot under your eyes to reduce glare.

## Sunburn
TODO: Add content

### Symptoms

Expand All @@ -244,6 +286,7 @@ Wear UV protective sunglasses or snow goggles. If you do not have these, you can
### Prevention

## Headache
TODO: Add content

### Symptoms

Expand All @@ -252,6 +295,7 @@ Wear UV protective sunglasses or snow goggles. If you do not have these, you can
### Prevention

## Dehydration
TODO: Add content

### Symptoms

Expand Down Expand Up @@ -323,6 +367,7 @@ Only thaw the area if you can keep it thawed. Refreezing can cause more damage.
- Treat at the first sign of frostnip.

## Heat exhaustion and heatstroke
TODO: Add content

### Symptoms

Expand Down Expand Up @@ -354,6 +399,7 @@ Gastrointestinal issues can be caused by contaminated food or water.
- Store food properly.

## Heart problems
TODO: Add content

### Symptoms

Expand All @@ -362,6 +408,7 @@ Gastrointestinal issues can be caused by contaminated food or water.
### Prevention

## Illness
TODO: Add content

### Symptoms

Expand All @@ -370,6 +417,7 @@ Gastrointestinal issues can be caused by contaminated food or water.
### Prevention

## Infection
TODO: Add content

### Symptoms

Expand All @@ -378,6 +426,7 @@ Gastrointestinal issues can be caused by contaminated food or water.
### Prevention

## Altitude sickness
TODO: Add content

### Symptoms

Expand All @@ -386,6 +435,7 @@ Gastrointestinal issues can be caused by contaminated food or water.
### Prevention

## Poisoning
TODO: Add content

### Symptoms

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