NOLS River Rescue
eBook - ePub

NOLS River Rescue

  1. 108 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

NOLS River Rescue

About this book

From the outdoor training experts. Rescue techniques using rope, throw bags. Wading techniques, safe crossings, swimming skills.

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Information

Publisher
Stackpole Books
eBook ISBN
9780811743419
Year
2009

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Front Matter
  3. Contents
  4. Introduction
  5. River Anatomy and Hydrology
  6. Risk Management
  7. River Crossings
  8. NOLS River Rescue Philosophy
  9. Swimming Skills
  10. Throw Bags and Rope Handling
  11. Rescuing Swimmers, Boats, and Gear
  12. Mechanical Advantage and Anchor Systems
  13. Entrapment and Unconscious Patients
  14. Final Thoughts
  15. Index
  16. Back Cover