Wilderness Survival : How to Treat a Sprained Ankle
September 14, 2009
If an ankle is sprained in the wilderness, don’t remove a pair of boots because they can serve as a compression instrument. Splint an ankle and use a walking stick with first-aid advice from a wildlife and hiking specialist in this free video on wilderness survival.
Expert: Derek Perez
Bio: Derek Perez is a computer scientist and wildlife and hiking expert.
Filmmaker: David Pakman
Duration : 0:1:51
When treating a sprained ankle, lift the injury above the heart to temporarily reduce blood flow to the area and apply a cold compress for 10 to 15 minutes. Wrap an elastic bandage around the injured region to help stabilize the injury with information from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.