First Aid in the Field
The number one item that can compromise your ability to bug out and stay out of sight is the lack of rudimentary first aid knowledge. Being able to treat yourself and those with you will up your chances of a successful excursion.
All it takes is one person in the group who knows medicine. I recommend reaching out to a doctor or physician you trust and letting them know you're willing to let them stay with you and use your supplies in the event of an emergency. This will give you a trained medical professional in your group should you need to leave for any extended period of time.
In the absence of a trained medical professional, you can learn how to apply survival medicine to up your chances of making it out alive.
The following sections outline some of the more common problems you may come across in a survival situation. I'm only giving you a sampling of what you may come across. It's best to carry a first aid guide with you that'll walk you through the steps needed to apply care.
The items laid out in this book should only be applied in the absence of adequate medical care. Seek the help of a medical professional whenever possible. I am not a doctor, nor am I qualified to give medical advice.
Use these tips and techniques at your own risk!!!
I recommend you purchase and keep in your bug out bag a copy of the Department of Defense book titled "Emergency War Surgery." You can find it on Amazon.com for around 12 bucks. Give it a once over and familiarize yourself with book.
It might just save your life.