It is critical for backcountry travelers to have the ability to handle dangerous situations when they occur. This includes a logical, commonsense approach to injury and illness that takes into account the unique aspects of the wilderness setting. This comprehensive reference book, based on the Wilde
The Outward Bound wilderness first-aid handbook
โ Scribed by Isaac, Jeff
- Publisher
- Falcon Guides
- Year
- 2008
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 259
- Edition
- Revised & updated edition
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
An approach to medical problems -- Basic life support and the critical body systems -- Trauma -- Environmental medicine -- Backcountry medicine -- Medicie and medical supplies -- Wilderness travel.
โฆ Table of Contents
An approach to medical problems --
Basic life support and the critical body systems --
Trauma --
Environmental medicine --
Backcountry medicine --
Medicie and medical supplies --
Wilderness travel.
โฆ Subjects
First aid in illness and injury;Outdoor medical emergencies;Handbooks and manuals;Outdoor medical emergencies -- Handbooks, manuals, etc;First aid in illness and injury -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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