This book reflects the ever-changing field of wilderness & remote medicine. It has been written to accompany many Wilderness First Aid courses as well as to serve as a reference book in the field. Small enough to add to any first aid kit, this book provides both basic and in-depth information needed to prevent, recognize, treat and then manage common medical problems for extended periods of time. This book also covers one of the most important tools of a wilderness first aider: knowing when and how to properly stabilize a severely injured or ill patient for evacuation.
Recommended for everyone from outdoor enthusiasts, Scouts, and adult leaders, to Search and Rescue professionals and outdoor educators, this comprehensive guide discusses the fundamentals of wilderness first aid: scene safety, patient assessment, and dealing with common emergencies such as wounds, burns, blisters, orthopedic, and environmental emergencies in the field.
Also covered in this book is a topic that is vital to any group or individual who ventures in to the great outdoors: risk management. A lot of wilderness first aid comes down to planning ahead and using common sense. Everything from knowing the risks of a certain activity, to properly stocking your first aid kit for the adventure you're about to embark upon are discussed and referenced throughout the book.
The Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness First Aid
by Clifton Castleman
Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Lulu Enterprises, Inc. (December, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9781105188947
ISBN-10: 1105188949
Dimensions: 6 (w) x 9 (h) x 0.58 (d)
Weight: 13.5 oz
The book is available on Amazon.com for the Kindle and will soon be available in Barnes & Noble bookstores, Amazon.com, as well as many other retailers. It will also be available in digital media through various vendors and devices. To learn more about the digital edition of this book, click here to view a list of online and brick-and-mortar retailers.
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