25 Life Saving Hacks That You Need To Know

[@list25]

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[@GTSN38]

Keep a winter coat and or a blanket in your car.

[@bearnunnemaker5453]

@@GTSN38plus a gallon of water. Maybe some kind of snacks that will not go bad quickly.

[@bearnunnemaker5453]

I just wanna say Mike Estrin is a pretty cool guy!! I messaged him on facebook a couple times and he answered. He’s not stuck up like alot of you tubers. Thanks Mike!!

[@GTSN38]

@bearnunnemaker5453 this guy seems cool. People need to realize when you have thousands of followers it's almost impossible to read every comment or respond.

[@list25]

I do my best to read all the comments.

[@michellecoleman5577]

CPR: latest guidance is no breaths at all. DO NOT stop those chest compressions for anything except someone there to relieve you. it's been shown that the time you take away from keeping the blood moving is not worth the tiny bit of air they might get into the lungs. A common phrase is if you're not breaking ribs, you're not pushing hard enough. Ribs heal, death and brain damage don't. Simple way to find approximate right place if you are not trained is to feel for the very bottom rib at the side of the chest, trace it to the middle sternum then place your hands about 2 finger widths above that spot and push. Use your full body weight and rock from your hips rather than trying to use your arms or back muscles.

[@karenscheltema9671]

An additional recommendation is to time the chest compressions to the beat of a disco song such Stayin' Alive by the Bee Gees. I am not making that advice up or making a bad pun by mentioning that song.

[@laurensmith43017]

Yep, we don’t do rescue breaths anymore. Your job is to keep the blood moving. If you do it right you’re pushing in two inches at least. So the compressions do break ribs (seriously, you’re trying to move the heart which is behind the rib cage.. you have to do compressions HARD. And yes, you can sometimes feel the ribs break, which is awful, but when you get your patient back and they end up going home.. thats worth it.)

[@MsLynnabelle]

Thank you for the seizure info. As someone who developed a seizure disorder later in life, I know how frightening it can be for my friends and family to see one of mine. It isn’t for me, because I don’t know a thing (tonic-clonic). You hit on everything perfectly. The only thing I would add is that we don’t necessarily need to go to the hospital after each one. Because I’m diagnosed, I don’t need an unnecessary ambulance ride. Call a spouse or partner to drive me home. And understand I am not going to be myself for awhile, mentally. But I don’t need to see a doc unless, as you said, the seizure lasts more than five minutes. Thank you again for letting others know this important information to so many of us! ❤

[@randalmayeux8880]

Hi Mike! I have a seizure disorder (grand Mal) and an a member of the epilepsy association in Fort Worth. The main thing is to keep a person from falling, if possible, then to keep an eye on them until the seizure passes or help arrives. Also, after I come to, I'm very disoriented for at least 30 minutes, and it helps if someone keeps me company until I'm back to normal. And you're right, DON'T stick anything in the person's mouth and you can't swallow your tounge.

[@redbeard6493]

Couple of years ago I had to jump on the back of a chair while choking. That feeling of panic and not being able to breathe was traumatic! Hope everyone is good , happy Halloween!!

[@mishamarie79]

I've done that. I used to choke on random food regularly. Meat and bread were big ones to do it. Tuna pasta salad got me a few times also. I had sinus surgery last year and have only choked 2 times since. I was shocked how much sinus played a part in it.

[@redbeard6493]

@@mishamarie79 well that sounds horrible!!! Glad you were able to get a little relief . It was meat and bread as well for me ,Beef and cheddar croissant ..

[@metalmama84]

Same but it was my short desk bc it was the only thing short enough to do the job. I choked on delicious cheese and started to see stars and almost blacked out.... very scary

[@malcolmelliott3471]

I was on london underground and started choking on a lozenge. Train was packed and no one helped, I had to dislodge lozenge myself. I couldn't believe no one helped me, I could have died

[@redbeard6493]

@ that’s crazy ! I’m sure someone had to have noticed you choking,It’s so disheartening someone in trouble and nobody helping. I’m glad you were able to clear it yourself but then the feeling of nobody doing anything still sticks with you I’m sure.

[@Ray-r5j9u]

You and your staff are now certified heroes!!!!!! There will be people alive that wouldn't have made it if it wasn't for them or someone else watching this video. Good job 👍

[@list25]

I hope so!

[@violetvillard1347]

I'm a massive stroke survivor from Aug 2013. I was asleep when it happened & to this day I credit 2 little chihuahuas & a Rott for saving my life: 4lb Tinkie, and her 6lb brother Skippy. They were licking my face & ears until I woke up, and Marly (Rottweiler who thought she was a Chihuahua.) would knock me back onto the couch when I tried to stand up. All this commotion woke up my BIL who called 911 immediately. Yes I was in a coma for a month, and needed stroke rehab for 2.5 years; but I'm now living independently w/o a nurse or aid. I'm also in a wheelchair, but I am alive today cos of those furbabies 🐕. They are my little guardian angels. ❤ Oh & I was 35 at the time. So strokes aren't just something that effects older people... it can happen anyone at any age.

[@semisweetest6452]

I love your survival story! More validation to the need of having a dog - and of loved ones having HOPE. Best wishes to you.

[@go4brookle761]

The stroke is super important. Time is tissue. My husband had drooping on the left side and it turned out to be Bells Palsy but even years later he’s still droopy on the left side and he was fine. His uncle had a stroke, he was playing video games and found his right hand didn’t work properly.

[@kimberlypatton205]

There is a medication the ER can give to counteract a stroke, bur speed is essential to get there.

[@pipermccool]

I misread this entirely at first . . . 😏

[@exodus8292]

​@@pipermccool😂

[@DIYDomTheBuilder]

Good list! 1 Caveat on Mirror Signaling… To have a better chance of getting the suns reflection to hit the plane etc. if it’s really high, extend 1 arm as high as poss. & raise 1 finger. Use the tip of your finger as an aiming point, close one eye, line up the tip of your finger on the plane & move the angle of the mirror so the sun beam goes up & off your finger tip. Keep moving the mirror, so the sun beam goes back & forth off the tip of your finger. Watch the aircraft. It may turn around & either fly in a few small circles or level off & tip it’s wings to signal that they see you.

[@StickFightingAnimates]

The tips for saving a person drowning/rip currents hits close to home for me. Raised in the gulf coast of florida I never really knew what a rip current was. I quickly learned while visiting Daytona during a high school competition. I was saved by the fact that a child was swept away on a floatie, I swam outward towards them because I was so exhausted by the waves. Luckily my team mates noticed I was missing and swam to our rescue. Stay safe in the ocean!

[@opossom1968]

I had to save some one from drowning. The man was in his 40s had not been swimming in decades, went far out into a river, slow moving, in his blue jeans, mistake one, he over swam out and got tired and cramped, mistake 2. he was out about 50 yards and started yelling for help, there was about 8 people around and everyone turned and looked, no one moved. I instantly ran in and swam out, a few feet from him i told him to loose the pants, he struggled but did as i instructed. Then i looked him in the eye's and said "if you touch me, i will go under and let you drown" i meant it, he knew it. I then swam around him and got a hold on his chest and started pulling him to shore all the time encouraging him to kick or push with his arms to help me and him get to the river bank. At this time in my life i have saved the life of 3 people from certain death. other two was a venomous snake bite miles from any road and a traumatic head injury a kayaking man had went over a 20ft falls and hit his head on a rock. Caved his head in. I had the ONLY vehicle that could make it down the river bank to take in the medics so they did not have to back board him out. When the medics arrived they called in a helicopter rescue because the man had one eye fixed and dilated, unresponsive and convulsions. My 84 Jeep CJ went down that rocky river bank with 4 medics and a back board strapped to the top. He lived but had brain damage, was in ICU coma for 3 months. With out that jeep he would have died being carried out.

[@SonjaMorrison-i7j]

Don’t panic seems to be a key piece of advice.

[@shaneminer4526]

I never could get the hang of Thursdays.

[@SonjaMorrison-i7j]

@@shaneminer4526 they are difficult and ambiguous. Not quite Fridays, and yet better than Wednesdays. You need a strategy.

[@dawiecful]

Panic includes the rescuers too. The first impulse is to jump in and getting him out.

[@laurievanriper7714]

You absolutely WILL break ribs while doing CPR. I was an EMT for years and yes, you'll break them but just keep going. You might just save a life, breaking ribs is a sign you're using enough pressure.

[@MNTNSTARZ80.]

A MUST HAVE in first aid kits is large, thin sanitary napkins. They're highly absorbent, if you place it on a wound that's deep or bleeding profusely, apply pressure it's basically like a triage pad which is big and bulky, the pads take up less room and do the same thing. I once saved a woman's life using them. She caused an accident was bleeding heavily from her face, neck and shoulder, I only had basics in my kit, I searched her purse for anything tissues etc found several pads and pressed them to her wounds even tying one on her face with a scarf until help arrived. EMTs told me I did like excellent probably saved her life.

[@leebrailsford251]

If your using bandages then they can be disposed of in the same place as sanitary pads.

[@jace4020]

if you’re in the water and you get tired, flip to your back. that way, you can kick your feet, allowing you move quickly while restoring energy. and if you’re in rapids, put your butt down, and feet up. that allows you to block any vital areas with your feet and legs, from potential obstacles/things that can cause any damage.

[@richardderuiter4612]

About CPR: before starting CPR call 911 first! If their heart has stopped they need emergency transport, and while it's possible to do effective CPR in an ambulance, it's not in your average vehicle. (Former firefighter writing here.)

[@merrileeheard3889]

When doing CPR, do it to the rhythm of "Saying Alive", it's the perfect cadence!

[@shaneminer4526]

An EMT I used to know told me that the song Another One Bites the Dust is actually slightly better (negligible difference), but it's not a good idea to sing it in that situation.

[@McNastyxx95]

Both of them are so appropriate giving the names of the songs.

[@merrileeheard3889]

@@shaneminer4526 that certainly fits, with my dark humour! I learned it in first aid classes.

[@KatieLamb]

my trainer said do the rythm to nelly the elephant but advised us not to sing it out loud

[@marcvanbueren1395]

When hiking you should always have some sort of weapon with you. Rule #1 in the handbook of life is always have a knife with you. Firearms are also preferable.

[@Cypresssina]

Depends. If you use the knife as self defense against a human, you better know how to use it or you give your attacker a weapon. Self defense against an animal, useful - likely depending on the animal. If you keep it for your basic survival kit, yes, it's very important.

[@SeauxNOLALady]

Little correction on the CPR technique. It is no longer necessary to give the person breaths after a certain amount of compressions. Steady compressions will help keep the oxygen in the bloodstream circulating to the brain and help prevent brain damage. The number of compressions is about 100 beats per minute. A good way to measure that is by singing the song “Staying Alive” in your head and compressing with the beat.

[@margiestevens2384]

Your advice on seizures was exactly on spot. I have been angry at paramedics that thought putting me in a rolling chair post seizure was a good idea.? No strength to sit up and just aware enough to be afraid of falling.

[@skydivingisfun]

A while ago I did the polar plunge. Where u jump into a frozen lake, they cut a hole in the ice and the jumper jumps. You are 100% right the cold water puts ur body into shock and u can feel the affects for hrs. Very very versatile cold water

[@kevingutteron8431]

Absolutely correct about riptides. My dad was Navy and taught me this, which paid off when I was 13. Stay calm and wait for it to disperse, no matter how far away from the beach you end up.

[@SumoGG]

Paramedic here. 15 compressions to 2 breath cpr only applies to children and infant 2 rescuer cpr. 1 rescue or adult should always be 30 compressions and 2 breaths. If the thought of breath giving is nasty (we use bag valve masks) just do the compressions. It's better than nothing. Rate 100 to 120 compressions a min. It's gonna wear you out quick

[@jerelull9629]

Turning around while hiking is good for recognizing where you came from, in case you want to go back there later. It's good if you're sailing, too.

[@AceMoonshot]

True. If you are in an area that you are not familiar with, it is best to look back often. A lot of people have gotten lost because landmarks often look different going the other way.

[@nickbrown4762]

Thanks for a very informative vid.

[@list25]

You bet

[@turdferguson9923]

Knowing basic CPR helped me save my mom's life when I was 12, and some outdoor survival skills helped me survive being lost in the woods for 3 days later that same year. It was a rough year, but it made me realize what I'm capable of.

[@christophergraham3160]

When hiking, make as much noise as practical: in bear country, bears will hear you and move away. In cougar country, you might sound like you're bigger than you truly are, making the cougars think twice. Rule for bears: if it's black, fight back. If it's brown, get on the ground. If it's white, say goodbye. With cougars, remember that they're ambush predators. They'll wait until you're facing away to strike. Make yourself bigger, speak in a loud, firm voice. Don't yell, though. Back away from them slowly. Do not run! It'll trigger their prey response. Also don't squat down to pick up things to throw, lean down while still making yourself bigger. If you have a firearm, use it. Shoot near the cat, not at it. If you hit it and it doesn't die immediately, its survival instinct will kick in and it'll attack. Stay safe out there

[@lisam8044]

My husband performed CPR on his friend and unfortunately his friend was brain dead when EMS took over but a lot of people don't know CPR can keep blood to the organs for organ donation..❤ as traumatic as this was it was comforting to know his CPR performance saved 7 lives within 48 hrs.

[@dawiecful]

Long ago I was the expert on all things water related. I was a Star Scout working the lake. I taught them that the Saving a panicked, the order was Reach, Throw, go with equipment, then go. My Grandson didn’t ’ quite trust me at first. Then I told him that I used to teach lifeguards, to be lifeguards. His eyes got big and he conquered the trust, issue and got a good swimming lesson in.

[@Suledna]

My Son had a Grandmal Seizure last night, the first he's had in two years. My other Son and I rushed to his side and had to pull him down the bed as he wasn't breathing very well, then together we got him in the recovery position. He's fine now, although he's achy and has a very sore tongue today and whilst it's very scary when it happens, your adrenaline kicks in and you just do what you need to do. And no we never put anything in his mouth.

[@merrileeheard3889]

Yikes, that WOULD be scary!

[@list25]

I'm glad he's okay! That must've been frightening

[@MsLynnabelle]

After I have a seizure like that, my muscles ache for days. Which makes sense, when you think about how fast you are tensing them and letting them go! Glad he’s good now, and good for you not sticking anything in his mouth!

[@fire083]

Best advice for cpr. If you aren't properly trained, make sure the airway is clear and focus on the chest compressions. Breathing will resume once the heart is beating.

[@j.p.6932]

11:33 I know you’re not supposed to try to hold them, but I thought you were supposed to try to gently guide them to the ground, put something soft under their head, and try to get them on their side.

[@KkBo15]

Thanks Mike, great video, as usual. This one could literally save a life!!

[@cynthiacastro6708]

I used to hike with my children (4 and 7). My secret hack was a 125 lbs Great Dane. Fifi's Lady Brooke Ann was trained in protection from the age of 10 months. Not only did she protect me and my kiddos, she saved a neighbor girl from a would be kidnapping. The perpetrator made the mistake of grabbing the girl and hiding behind our garage, attached at the back by a 4 foot fence. On the other side of that fence was Lady. She had dove through a glass door, slashing her own leg before jumping the fence to grab the bad guy. The police found her cuddling with the girl. Upon rescue, they simply walked her back to the our gate and she was content until I came home and rushed her to the vet to treat the wound on her leg. A few days later, the police arrived on my front step to find me and my husband (who was having surgery at the time of the attempted kidnapping) asking if he could be the suspect. When that was ruled out, they recounted the events of that day. Lady had saved the child.

[@julianaylor4351]

Very useful video. ❤️ Halloween pressie....🧛🧙🧟💀👻🎃 Most UK elevators do have emergency buttons and often intercom, to a control room. Ours also will not let you force the doors and any good elevator supervisors will have an emergency key to rescue you, that the fire brigade will need. Like Mike says do not force the elevator doors.

[@SenhorTudo]

no. 19: I had a stroke. My wife wanted to rush me off to seek medical help. I refused and told her to calm down as it was I who was affected, not HER. I increased my animal fat intake (I'm carnivore, by the way, so I eat no plant matter: the stroke occurred after I had some cooked green beans) and drank a teaspoon of turmeric powder and one of cayenne pepper stirred into a glass of water, three times a day, every day for a week. The symptoms described in the video, plus the inability to walk properly all disappeared within a fortnight and I was back to normal by the end of week three. That was some eight years ago. There has not been a re-occurrence. It worked for ME, but whether it will work for anyone else is debatable. First aid kit: antihistamines; asthma inhaler; bandages of various types; anti-puke and anti-diarrhoea pills; pain killers; kitchen cling wrap; a jar of raw honey - and NO antiseptics and NO disinfectants: we NEVER use the stuff as it kills off healthy cells. We ONLY use honey on all open wounds, including very serious burns. They ALWAYS heal up with no complications, meaning no sepsis and NO SCARS! Just drizzle the honey over the wound to cover it, wrap some of the plastic around to stop it sticking to everything and cover with a bandage or rag to hold it all in place. Repeat after about 24 hours. DO NOT WASH the area during treatment as this breaks the protective barrier formed by the honey. Just drizzle a little more honey, cover again and repeat same time next day. By day three a remarkable amount of healing will be noticed and it will all have cleared up within three weeks. I have used it once on gangrenous tissue and the three-day turn-around held true even in that case. Honey has no expiry date: it's good forever. When hiking in the African bush, I carry a can of carb cleaner in a pouch on my belt. With it is a cigarette lighter. My wife and I ALWAYS talk and make enough sound, so that all creatures know exactly where we are at all times. This allows them to either move away or warn us of their presence and location. No predator can stand a of flame being directed toward it, but point the stream UPward to avoid setting fire to the landscape. Seizure: I put a roll of bandage or a thick-ish rubber ring between their teeth to stop them doing damage to teeth and tongue. Pillow: if you don't have a blade or spike within easy reach, put your arms between your assailant's and push outward with your elbows. That should make them lose their grip, so you can ram a finger into one of their eyes or do something equally off-putting. Wildfire: although the wet blanket will work, it only will do so as long as the water does not heat up enough to boil you. Look for a gap and run through to the other side of the flames. If there's a body of water around, take refuge in it, but be aware of the smoke. Stabbing: this is only of value if you have been stabbed only once and the blade or spike is not being repeatedly slammed into you. If attacked by anyone wielding a knife, spray his/her face or chest (if you're feeling particularly kind that day) with you carb cleaner weapon. That put's even the most crazed attacker off. Drowning: anyone who does not have a sufficient length of rope should not be out in the bush! Tie one end to something immovable FIRST, then tie the other end to something that floats, like a small log and throw it to the drowner. Otherwise try to get a flotation device to them. You don't want more than one person at a time in trouble. The last one: there are many stupid people out there. The life jacket should only ever be inflated when you're actually away from any obstructions and in the water.

[@bearnunnemaker5453]

Mike you’re an awesome cool guy. Thanks for getting back to me on Facebook messenger!! Thanks for not being stuck up like other you tubers.

[@list25]

Of course! Just cause I have a channel doesn't make me better than anyone else. I have no idea why some KZbinr's get a big head. We're all still just people.

[@reachandler3655]

One I would add: if you're being chased, DO NOT LOOK BACK! By doing so, you slow slightly and increase your chances of tripping.

[@pennykeller3048]

I have epilepsy and when I was little I had a seizure while being in the water at the ocean. Thank goodness my brother's friends were out there with me to stop me from completely drowning

[@Wicked_Knight]

4:45 signal fires are indeed helpful, but if you're not careful with your fire, particularly in the dry woods scenario. You dont want what was meant to be your saving grace to be your ultimate demise.

[@list25]

Well then just jump to our tips for surviving a wildfire! LoL But seriously, always be careful.

[@Wicked_Knight]

@@list25 I'm just remembering the number of stories I've heard on people dying from forest fires caused by signal fires.

[@jovanweismiller7114]

I had to perform the Heimlich manoeuvre on a dinner guest once. He was turning blue, so he definitely WASN'T breathing! It worked and he refused my offer to call emergency personnel. He finished dinner as if nothing had happened. A frightening experience but fulfilling as well.

[@amberrodriguez851]

Sent this to my daughter and told her I’d be testing her on it. Thanks!

[@list25]

Did it work?

[@amberrodriguez851]

@@list25 I forgot 😂 I’ll do it today! Thanks for the reminder!

[@amberrodriguez851]

I got 18 questions written up for her! I’ll keep you updated!

[@amberrodriguez851]

@@list25 she got all but 1 question right. I have a smart 12 year old ❤️ thanks for the video!

[@j.p.6932]

6:41 If you do get zip tied, you can break them by getting your hands in front of you, raising them up, and then pulling them down as hard and fast as possible to your torso

[@romecottrell6444]

Good video I will share this video with my family members and friends , everyone should watch this video.

[@list25]

Please do

[@marcanderson8669]

The shadow compass is really good if you're disoriented in an open sunny area. If you're not, any group of trees will be enough if you know where your previling wind comes from. Let me eplain: Here in NZ, our prevailing wind is from the westerly quarter, therefore almost all cobwebs attached to a tree will be on the eastern side. We were taught this in our military training

[@shawncarson4109]

I find that most people who live in cold environments actually don't understand cold weather survival. The amount of people that don't have basic things like boots or thick gloves, let alone extra clothing in their vehicle is staggering. I recommend having some Hot Paws or a similar product as well. They're easy to use, don't take up much space, put out a surprising amount of heat for several hours, and are good for a few years before expiring.

[@debtoralive4693]

About CPR. I was trained in jr. high school, then again while in the Army in the early 1980's. And we used the dummy and that way you get a good sense of how hard to push. Also, strangly enough, we only gave a few compressions for each breath. Not sure how many anymore, but sure it was not 30. And finally, when dealing with infants, I was taught to use two fingers instead of interlocked fingers. And remember adrenaline can make you very strong, so pay attention to how hard you push. Too hard can do more than just break ribs. Vital organs are soft.

[@Suxipumpkin]

Wow, a life hacks video that is actually useful! Thanks Mike.👍❤

[@list25]

You bet!

[@pennykeller3048]

During the pandemic I needed to use the laundry mat since our dryer wasn't working at the time. On my way home from the laundry mat men were following me. One of them would touch me and ask if I liked it. I pushed him away and told him that he needed a mask and I also told him don't you realize that there is a pandemic going on? And then I ran as fast as I could home. The guy never followed me thank goodness.

[@sparkyprojects]

There's no better thing than to go learn CPR, find organisations that do these simple courses, usually a few hours, even better if they also show how to control bleeding etc, a first aid course is best. One tip i was given for CPR is "grab a boob", you don't actually grab it, but if your hand is in that position, the heel of your hand is in the right place, put your other hand on top and link fingers, press down firmly, about 100-129 compressions per min. Always arrange emergency help BEFORE starting life saving, you don't want to save their life only to watch them die because you're exhausted I had a car that you couldn't remove headrests, carry an escape hammer, they have a point, many carry EDC like a multitool, use that to break the window, always hit a corner Downed power lines: you can also keep feet together and jump away.

[@CosimaNonymouse]

CPR: Don't be afraid to crack some ribs. The heart is surrounded by bones and muscles, you have to push hard to manually animate it from the outside. Broken ribs hurt a lot but they heal.

[@quartzsilk3035]

Thank you so much for this video! 💖

[@HoV326]

I've experienced #2 before. I was eating a crumb cake and it was so crumbly that it was almost like dust once you bit a piece off. To the point that if you breathed in even slightly while eating, it felt like a surprise cinnamon challenge (minus the cinnamon). I was coughing for more than 5 minutes straight drinking anything in sight until I eventually started taking full breaths without feeling the urge to cough

[@bluejay6470]

Thank you mike. Great tips..

[@list25]

Any time!

[@daveaunkst8005]

Number 14. Most power windows will work up to around 5 minutes after being submerged. Tested this in the 90s when I was a rescue diver.

[@dustylong]

Thanks for this 👍🏻

[@kimberlypatton205]

Excellent video! Saved!

[@peggysuedavis3395]

Mike, this was so very informative! Great job List 25 TEAM 🎉

[@Sneakers-s5r]

Mike, this is one of many that I believe is one of your best. Remember the Scarborough rapest who turned out to be the kiiller of Lesley Mahffey and Christiann French? My Sister was living in the same building at the bus stop where one of the rape victims was assalted. Paul Bernado… I was living in Florida at the time Shcrap Greetings from Canada🍁

[@lizzybearstar1661]

Thank you for the tips!

[@list25]

You bet!

[@jordanreid7076]

The Heimlich will also work on dogs. I had to apply it to my friends dog that was choking a few days ago. Same rules apply about coughing, small dogs can be heimliched the same way as an infant. Boots is alive and well!

[@christelheadington1136]

So glad you're back.

[@bryanpatterson5509]

As someone who's been stabbed in attack - the weapon isn't necessarily left in you, so leaving it there isn't an option! Everything else was great advice and the vehicle I was stabbed in was in fact a crime scene, it was photographed by the cops for evidence

[@j.p.6932]

17:33 Also helpful to know SOS if you have a whistle or flashlight. 3 short, 3 long, 3 short. Short, short, short, long, long, long, short, short, short. You can tell how old someone is if they remember it from Titanic or those SOS scouring pad commercials.

[@LowBudgetYoutuber]

My survival story: I was stuck in a 20 F blizzard for eight days. Car battery died. Nitrate gloves 9mm help with cold and wet. Large Tarp and rope. Made a wind breaker and threw remaining over tent. Collect firewood in underwear and rain boots. Never sweat in your Winter gear. Melt snow. Exercise. Never use metal utensils or you will burn mouth. Always eat warm food and water. Boil water and put rag in water. Take a bath. Candles help start small fire, use Dutch oven to dry out wet tinder. Have a Dog to cuddle with. Keep fire going. Sleep uncomfortable to keep fire going. Use Bark in fireplace. Use umbrella to block excess wind when starting fire. Better to be cold than wet.

[@jcfreak4ever1]

That first entry with your comment about women and being watched sure hit home for me, Mike, cuz this happened a good while back, and still creeps me out when I think about it... 😖 Back in 2013, I think, my family and I went on a trip to Great Wolf Lodge in eastern Tennessee. It's an outdoor-themed hotel with a small indoor water park. One of the days we were there, we decided to hang out in that water park area, and I chose to just chill out for a while in the wave pool. At one point, I was getting hungry, I think, and went to go look for my mom so I could ask when and where we were gonna eat... As I was looking, I saw this middle-age-looking man near the glass wall of the area just staring at me. He wasn't wearing any swim trunks, just regular clothes... I thought that was a little odd, but didn't think much of it right then, so I went back to look for my mom. I soon found her and got my answer about lunch, so I went back to hang out in the wave pool again. Around ten minutes later, I looked over to where I saw that man, and he was _still_ there, just staring at me... This got me a little worried, cuz I was wearing a swimsuit that cut a bit low in the front and didn't have a skirt or shorts attached to the bottom that would cover my legs, so I hurried over to my mom again. I told her in hushed tones about this, and she must've been just as worried about it as I was, cuz we went over to a different part of the water park, the water slide area... For the rest of the trip, I didn't see him again, nor have I seen that creepo of a man since that trip... Now and then, though, I do wonder if that guy was dangerous... If he was, then I had dodged a predator, psychopath, or whatever back then, and that time still shows up in my dreams once in a blue moon... 😰

[@EricKline-m2h]

I've been shot 7 times , stabbed twice , revived back twice, multiple motorcycle accidents, almost drown, saved lives, yet watched some die . Not much I haven't been through.

[@Popdaddy580]

In my last cpr training they stated that the breath portion of the process is actually not recommended when doing this, it's more important to keep the blood flow circulating. But don't take my word, look it up.

[@Cypresssina]

My boyfriend turned a violent shade of purple when he was choking. I advised him that I needed him to stand and warned him that it was going to hurt. Then I gave him the Heimlich and it wasn't just food popping out like in the movies. He got sick right after and it wasn't pretty. But he lived. To be honest, I never really thought I would use it. I first learned at 11 when I took a first aid class for babysitting. I got certified for various reasons throughout life and just never used it until 2 year ago. He still remembers that it hurt.

[@debtoralive4693]

About drowning people. When I was much younger, I had a friend who was soon going to move into an apartment that had a pool. And it was already summer, and he bragged to me and our other friend how he was going to swim circles around us. Relentless about it too. Finally the day comes and we barbecue and beer and the whole deal. When it comes time to jump into the pool, my other friend and are standing poolside watching as our talented swimmer friend jumps right into the deep end. He immediately starts acting like he's drowning. But as he came up for breath, I saw a look of terror in his eyes. I dropped everything without thinking and jumped in. When I reached him he was still in a panic and literally tried to claw his way up me. Leaving nasty claw red claw marks on my chest. Having zero experience, and being larger and stronger, I bear hugged him and paddled for all I was worth to the shallow end and barely made made it without drowning myself. If that pool was a lake or much larger...who knows. He would never explain what made him do that. Glad I could help though, no matter what idiot thoughts he was entertaining.

[@SourPatchNegrito]

Destiny’s child at the end sealed the deal ❤❤

[@reginafromrio]

I was in category 5 hurricane Maria, 2017 in the eye of it. I survived by pulling a water logged 300lb futon mattress over my head in the bathtub which protected me from the roof beam fracturing my skull when it fell. The weight of the futon also protected me from other flying roofs and debris.

[@merrileeheard3889]

Happy Halloween 🎃👻🧙‍♀️🧹

[@list25]

Same to you!

[@dawnhall8432]

Another interesting video 😊. Wonderful seeing you Mike. You are looking great.

[@list25]

Thank you!

[@craigstuart6599]

Well said sir!

[@Zulimi2]

I have gone through two active shooter situations. The thing that saved me was always acknowledging the emergency exits and heavy objects around me.

[@echognomecal6742]

Hiking: I JUST watched a crime video where an expert basically said that it's the best get-murdered & never find the killer scenario

[@kensmith5694]

Car related: 1) Don't buy a car that doesn't have a spare tire. 2) Know how to change a tire. 3) Check that your spare has air in it from time to time. 4) A small shovel (trenching tool) can get you unstuck 5) A flashlight that works should be part of the emergency kit. 6) Depending on who you are keep a spare set of comfortable shoes in the car. 7) If you see someone driving like an idiot, give them a lot of space and ideally stay way behind them. 8) Just assume that one of the other people on the road is drunk and one has just had a fight with someone. 9) Keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel. If you have to stop to work out why the heated seats are frying your butt, find a place to do so. Distracted driving kills people. 10) Always be alert. Not only does the world need more lerts, the dangers always happen when you don't expect them.

[@kristinarobinson5277]

For bystander CPR it's recommended to just do chest compressions, adult and children CPR, at a depth of 2 inches for infants its 1.5 inches and a rate of 100-120/min

[@pennykeller3048]

When I was little I had bad seizures. My mom would always make sure that I didn't bite my tongue off while my brother called 911.

[@galevalenti7759]

I need a tutorial on how to "stay calm" in catastrophic situations!!! 😮😊

[@sherriestes-erwin1908]

This is one of your best videos yet. It might be helpful if you could slow down a bit. Thank you very much for the information. Stay safe ☮️

[@chrisb9902]

I was buried alive, obviously since I'm writing this, 12' deep in a trench. Fortunately for me, I've always been a stay calm in a crisis type of person. It's amazing how fast your mind works when you think you're about to die.

[@chrisb9902]

WHOOPS! Just saw this video is from 1 yr ago! 🫢

[@sherriestes-erwin1908]

Thank you very much for the information. I will watch it again and again to make sure I understand all points. I'm a new subscriber and I appreciate all info on this topic

[@JennCampbell]

To do CPR at the correct speed, push to the beat of the chorus of the Bee Gee's song Stayin' Alive. Yep. I I I I'm Stayin' Alive, Stayin' Alive. Easy to remember.

[@brandonjones1614]

I like how you're the first of the Last 5 or 6 supposes "fact" channels/videos... that actually believes in your work enough to allow comments

[@live2dream1966]

#14 Place a stick in the ground pointed toward the sun, so that there is no shadow. When a shadow appears, it will be pointing East.

[@anitaburch3094]

You are awesome. Ty

[@list25]

You too!!

[@j.p.6932]

A common theme is to stay calm, but I wonder how often people are actually able to.

[@RebeckaKellogg-f7p]

You r the best🎉

[@dennisanderson3895]

# 5 Regarding a daily aspirin for heart health: Be sure to use 81 mg "baby aspirin" for this. The low-dosage provides intended benefit without being "too much aspirin," as a regular dose would be. Ask your doc.

[@amandasimnett8474]

Frozen ice !!! I thought all ice was frozen hence it is ice, when not frozen it is a liquid

[@punkr0ckgurl75]

Also putting an old spark plug in ur glove box will ensure you’ll break the window in the case of emergency

[@rgxwrestlingmedia]

Don't pause CPR to do rescue breaths. The action of the chest compressions draws in breath anyway.

[@DavidKehley]

I remember hearing about someone that died in a stampede at a target on Black Friday

[@christophergraham3160]

Panicked drowners are often subdued by a quick pop to the face.

[@megangerhart3540]

Some of this is out of date you can do hands only CPR now, and stroke symptoms aren't always typical lost my grandpa to a massive one and sometimes the first symptom is being hard to wake up

[@tracierendell4422]

Really important info

[@joshlunt7827]

*F* Face - Has it fallen on one side? *A* Arms - Can they raise both arms and keep them there? *S* Speech - Is it slurred? *T* Time - Call 999 or your local emergency number if you spot any one of these signs When stroke strikes, act fast

[@julianaylor4351]

If your hair stands on end when you are outside, especially near a tree, run....it's lightning about to strike. I have had to do that twice in my life. The crouch down advice is not necessary a good idea. Get away...the further the better, from the strike area.

[@list25]

Same thing if you suddenly taste metal. Get up on your toes; less contact with the ground.

[@mrsschnid1020]

I have cpr training and first aid. I saved my husband when he was choking.