The Outward Bound Wilderness First-Aid Handbook, New and Revised
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ISBN: 1558216820 / Publisher: Lyons Press, April 1998
Treat everything from a sprain to a life-threatening injury; updated with the latest techniques.
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A clear, practical first-aid guide for use in the wilderness. Early chapters explain general principles of wilderness medicine and the major body systems. Later chapters detail appropriate responses to injuries and conditions involving the bones and soft tissue, toxins and allergies, environmental medicine, and common symptoms and medical problems. Final chapters discuss medicine and medical supplies and wilderness rescue, evacuation, and helicopter safety. Includes case histories, a glossary, and b&w drawings. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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