Author : Jim Morrissey
Release : 2012-02
Genre : Medical
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 018/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Field Guide of Wilderness & Rescue Medicine by : Jim Morrissey
Download or read book The Field Guide of Wilderness & Rescue Medicine written by Jim Morrissey. This book was released on 2012-02. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wilderness Medical Associates Field Guide is the perfect companion for wilderness travelers and recreationalists, outdoor professionals, and rescue specialists. The guide contains a huge list of topics covering the major medical emergencies you may encounter when dialing 911 is not an option. Topics include: patient assessment, common medical problems and their treatment, basic and advanced life support guidelines, spine injury assessment, wound care, dislocation reduction, improvised litters and much, much more. The information is presented in a user- friendly format with charts, diagrams, bullets, and tables. Printed on waterproof and tearproof paper, this Field Guide is truly a piece of gear to be included with your outdoor and/or rescue equipment.