Survival first aid: How to treat knife injuries when you can’t call 911

Most prepper kits include a survival knife for various uses. However, knife wounds are among the most common wilderness injuries and there is also the risk of stab wounds.

When disaster strikes, you won’t always be able to call 911. Before SHTF, you should learn how to properly treat a knife injury or stab wound to prevent infections.

Help the victim lie down

Knife wounds are unusual because victims don’t always notice their injuries until later due to a surge of adrenaline and extreme stress. If you’re the one administering first aid, you can take advantage of the patient’s initial shock period and get them to lie down.

 

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