SAS 155 – Diseases

When in water, the survivor is more likely to be exposed to water – borne diseases, or those carried by insects and animals. Tropical diseases are less familiar and will therefore be dealt with here in more detail. Where drugs are not available, treatment is largely a matter of dealing with symptoms and making patient comfortable.

SAS 155 - Diseases

SAS 155 – Diseases

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SAS 030 - Edible Plants
In Spring and summer yound shoots are tender. Some may be eaten raw; many are best cooked; wash in clean water, rub off hairs and boil in a little water so they cook in the steam. Leaves are rich in vitamins and minerals. 
SAS 167 - Poisonous Snakes
Survival from the deadliest snakes like Cobra, Mamba, Boomslang, Krait, Death Adder, Australian black snake, Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake are very difficult indeed.
SAS 137 - Rescue & First Aid
Before approaching a casuality, check for danger from falling debris, gas traffic, etc. Switch current off before touching electrocution victims.
SAS 079 - Building Shelter
If you decide that there is no hope of rescue and it is impracticable to make your own way to safety due to distance, time of year, lack of equipment or physical condition, make a comfortable, permanent shelter.
SAS 032 - Edible Plants
Many herbs grow wild. Most can be dried, but not in direct sunlight.
SAS 183 - Disaster Strategy & Volcano
Gas balls: A bundle of intensely hot gas and clean may move down the side of well of lava at velocities of more than 160 kph. Unless there is a underground safe house nearby, the sole risk of survival is to submerge under water and keep your breath for the part moment or somewhere in the vicinity it will take to pass. 
SAS 145 - First Aid & Wounds
Soap is an antiseptic: use to wash wounds. Wash hands in boiled water before cleaning wound. Wash wound in boiled water or if none is available use urine, which is sterile and will not introduce infection.
SAS 008 - Finding Water
Look in valley bottoms where water naturally drains. If there is no stream or pool, look for patches of green vegetation and dig there. Use a big catchment area as possible, running the water off into containers. 
SAS 091 - Preserving Food & Organising Camp
Assuming that no charge structure exists between an aggregation of survivors, build an organising board with specific obligations. A program is crucial for every day tasks. 
SAS 033 - Edible Plants
Roots are starchiest between autumn and spring. All roots should be thoroughly cooked. Scrub in clean water, boil until soft, then roast on hot stones in embers. To cook more rapidly, cut into cubes. Use a sharpened stick to test if they are done.
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Who needs to hold up till they catch Hands Up ! To resolve how to survive a prisoner scenario ? Straight Bolz, who independently arranged the discharge of more than 800 prisoners as head of New York Police Dept prisoner arrangement group, discloses the 12 steps to getting out in one piece. 
SAS 122 - Sea Survival & Abandoning Ships
Survival at Sea: Four-Fifths of the Earth's surface is open water - the most difficult environment in which to survive. Water and wind rapidly chill the body. Alone in cold water your chances are not good without equipment. If you know your location you may be able to predict where the currents will carry you.
SAS 054 - Animal Dangers & Trapping
It is easier to trap than to hunt small prey. Choice of baits and site is important. Food may be scarce, but a little used as bait may bring rewards.Be patient and give the traps tim. Animals will be wary until they get used to them - that is when they will run into them. 
SAS 052 - Animal Tracking
Trapping needs time but might be truly proficient. Trapping may be sheltered and cheap for the trapper, in any case in present day times it has come to be dubious, due to it is claimed cold-bloodedness. To some extent to location the aforementioned concerns, in 1996, the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, a conglomeration made up of state and elected fish and untamed life channel experts, ...
SAS 096 - Camp Tools & Animal Products
Skins and Furs: Properly prepared skins ae supple, strong, and resist tearing. They have good thermal insulation, and are permeable to air and water vapour. For moccasins, shelters, laces, thongs, water bags or canoes, the fur is removed, but for warm clothing, bedding or a good insulating groundsheet is should be left on.
SAS 021 - Food & Food Dangers
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SAS 174 - Disaster Strategy & Fire
Stay in a Vehicle: Do not try to drive through thick smoke. If caught in a fire in a vehicle, park in a clear area. Pull off the road, but do not risk getting bogged down. Turn on the headlights and stay inside the car. Wind windows tightly shut.
SAS 127 - Sea Survival, Water Rationing & Fishing
Conserve emergency food supplies until needed. Try to live off sea life. There are dangerous fish, but in the open sea, fish are generally safe to eat. Near the shore there are dangerous and poisonous species.