GeoVenture Survival Test #09 Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 8/19/2012
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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This geocache was part of the GeoVenture Challenge: The Survival Test on August 25, 2012. The weekend event was hosted by the Manitoba Geocaching association. Most of the 35 Geocaches placed during this challenge featured a survival type question. An example of that question and the information that inspired that question may be below.

The entire series was designed to be a park and grab power series to be published after the event. Enjoy!
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Q11: If bitten by a poisonous snake, you should?
 
  1. Keep calm, use a constricting band between the wound and the heart and seek help immediately
  2. Keep calm, make a deep cut at the bite site and squeeze the venom out, then seek immediate help
  3. Bash the snake with a club and make yourself a new snakeskin wallet
Answer: A. Keep calm, use a constricting band between the wound and the heart and seek help immediately

The chance of a snakebite in a survival situation is rather small, if you are familiar with the various types of snakes and their habitats. However, it could happen and you should know how to treat a snakebite. Deaths from snakebites are rare. More than one-half of the snakebite victims have little or no poisoning, and only about one-quarter develop serious systemic poisoning. However, the chance of a snakebite in a survival situation can affect morale, and failure to take preventive measures or failure to treat a snakebite properly can result in needless tragedy.
Reassure the victim and keep him still.
 
Set up for shock and force fluids or give by intravenous (IV) means.
Remove watches, rings, bracelets, or other constricting items.
Clean the bite area.
Maintain an airway (especially if bitten near the face or neck) and be prepared to administer mouth-to-mouth resuscitation or CPR.
Use a constricting band between the wound and the heart.
Immobilize the site.
Remove the poison as soon as possible by using a mechanical suction device. Do not squeeze the site of the bite.

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