Basic Illustrated Wilderness First Aid
eBook - ePub

Basic Illustrated Wilderness First Aid

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eBook - ePub

Basic Illustrated Wilderness First Aid

About this book

The new Basic Illustrated books are information-packed tools in a heavily illustrated, richly designed, contemporary four-color format. Written for the novice but great as a handy reference for the veteran, these highly illustrated guides distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable packages. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, Basic Illustrated books show you what you need to know.

Discover how to:
  1. Assemble an outdoor first-aid kit of essential items
  2. Soothe bites and stings
  3. Deal with hot and cold injuries
  4. Wrap sprains, fractures, and dislocated joints
  5. Handle backcountry emergencies until professional medical help arrives

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Yes, you can access Basic Illustrated Wilderness First Aid by William W. Forgey in PDF and/or ePUB format. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Falcon Guides
Year
2015
eBook ISBN
9781493014699
Edition
2
Subtopic
Medical Theory, Practice & Reference

Table of contents

  1. Injury Reference Chart
  2. Illness Reference Chart
  3. Introduction
  4. Chapter 1: Initial Survey
  5. Chapter 2: Focused Survey
  6. Chapter 3: Shock
  7. Chapter 4: Difficulty Breathing
  8. Chapter 5: Heart Attack
  9. Chapter 6: Fever/Pain/Itch
  10. Chapter 7: Wilderness Wound Care
  11. Chapter 8: Bone and Joint Injuries
  12. Chapter 9: Head Injuries
  13. Chapter 10: Neck and Back Injury Management
  14. Chapter 11: Eye
  15. Chapter 12: Ear
  16. Chapter 13: Nose
  17. Chapter 14: Teeth/Mouth
  18. Chapter 15: Abdominal Problems
  19. Chapter 16: High-Altitude Illness
  20. Chapter 17: Cold and Heat Injuries
  21. Chapter 18: Lightning
  22. Chapter 19: Insects
  23. Chapter 20: Snakebites
  24. Chapter 21: Wilderness First-Aid Kits
  25. Appendix A: BSA WFA Lesson Outline
  26. Appendix B: Evacuation Guidelines