Ch. 1 - An Introduction to Wilderness Medicine
History of Wilderness Medicine
Urban vs. Wilderness Medicine
Extended Patient Contact & Care
Ch. 2 - Risk Management
What is Risk
Injury Prevention
Medical-Legal & Ethical Concerns
Wilderness Medical Field Protocols
The Ten Essentials
Ch. 3 - Emergency Preparedness
Wilderness First Aid Kits
Communication
Wilderness Evacuation & Rescue
Patient Lifting & Transport
Documentation
Ch. 4 - Patient Assessment System
Scene Size-Up
Initial Patient Assessment
Secondary Patient Assessment
Vital Signs & Patient History
Ch. 5 - Shock
Causes, Recognition & Treatment
Ch. 6 - Respiratory Emergencies
Overview & Anatomy
Common Emergencies
Recognition & Treatment
Ch. 7 - Cardiac Emergencies
Overview & Anatomy
Heart Attacks & CPR
Special Circumstances
Dealing with Death
Ch. 8 - Spinal Injuries
Overview & Anatomy
Causes, Recognition & Treatment
Ch. 9 - Traumatic Brain Injuries
Overview & Anatomy
Causes, Recognition & Treatment
Ch. 10 - Chest Injuries
Overview & Anatomy
Causes, Recognition & Treatment
Ch. 11 - Soft-Tissue Injuries
Overview & Anatomy
Treating Severe Bleeding
Wound Management Basics
Unique Wounds
Burns & Blisters
Ch. 12 - Orthopedic Injuries
Overview & Anatomy
Types of Injuries, Recognition & Treatment
Splinting
Dislocations
Ch. 13 - Abdominal Issues
Overview & Anatomy
Common Illnesses
Causes, Recognition & Treatment
Ch. 14 - Flu-Like Illnesses
Recognition & Treatment
Ch. 15 - Sudden Illnesses
Seizures
Diabetic Emergencies
Stroke
Ch. 16 - Gender-Specific Issues
Overview & Anatomy
Male-Specific Emergencies
Female-Specific Emergencies
Ch. 17 - Poisons & Toxins
General Concepts
Methods of Contact
Basic Treatment Principals
Ch. 18 - Allergies & Anaphylaxis
Overview
Recognition & Treatment
Ch. 19 - Hydration & Water Disinfection
Water Sterilization
Ch. 20 - Heat Illnesses
An Introduction to Thermoregulation
Progression of Heat Illnesses
Recognition & Treatment
Dehydration
Ch. 21 - Cold-Weather Emergencies
Frostbite
Hypothermia
Ch. 22 - Lightning Safety
How Lightning Works
General Lightning Safety
Treating Lightning Injuries
Ch. 23 - Altitude Illnesses
Overview & Causes
Prevention Techniques
Acute Mountain Sickness
High Altitude Cerebral Edema
Recognition & Treatment
Ch. 24 - Bites & Stings
Insect Bites & Stings
Spiders, Scorpions & Ticks
Ch. 25 - North American Snake Bites
Overview & Snake Identification
Treatment & Evacuation
Ch. 26 - Bear Safety
Bear-Proofing
Preventing a Bear Encounter
Bear Attacks & Using Bear Spray
Ch. 27 - Drowning & Water Emergencies
Recognizing Drowning
Basic Rescue Techniques
Swift-Water Rescues
Mammalian Dive Reflex
Ch. 28 - Pedatric Considerations
Overview and Definitions
Treatment Principles
Interacting with Children
Ch. 29 - Dealing With Stress
Recognizing Stress
Coping with Stress
Appx. A - Glossary of Terms
Appx. B - Common Abbreviations & Acronyms
Appx. C - A Quick Guide to Common OTC Medications
Appx. D - Sample Completed SOAP Note
Appx. E - Bibliography
