"One of the finest first aid books I've seen." -- Mel Otten, M.D., Wilderness Medical Society Make informed decisions about medical treatment and urgency of transport Essential items and suggestions for packing a standard first aid kit Two new chapters on common non-urgent medical problems and legal issues This revised edition of NOLS Wilderness First Aid reflects the changing field of wilderness medicine. Designed as a field textbook for the NOLS wilderness first aid curriculum, it helps train outdoor leaders to prevent, recognize, and treat common medical problems and to stabilize a severely ill or injured patient for evacuation. A vital resource for outdoor enthusiasts, this book covers fundamental topics in first aid--patient assessment, shock, soft tissue injury, burns, fractures and dislocations, and chest, head, and abdominal injury. It explains how to handle environmental problems posed by heat, cold, water, altitude, and poisonous plants and animals. Also discussed are issues related to expedition medicine as well as leadership, teamwork, and communication for rescue groups. While risk can be minimized through good judgment, skills, and experience, being prepared for emergencies in the wild is an essential component of good outdoor leadership.
NOLS Wilderness Medicine (NOLS Library)
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Author: Schimelpfenig, Tod
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780811733069
Details:
Author: Schimelpfenig, Tod
Brand: Stackpole Books
Edition: Fourth
Features:
- Package Quantity: 1
- Excellent Quality.
- Great Gift Idea.
- Satisfaction Ensured.
- Produced with the highest grade materials
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 336
Release Date: 20-07-2006
Part Number: 101656
Package Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9780811733069
