MEDICINE FOR THE BACK COUNTRY, 2nd Edition

When a doctor is far away, even first aid may not be enough. With this book, you'll learn t recognize, treat and prevent the most common major and minor wilderness emergencies. You'll develop skills in patient assessment, wilderness wound management, musculoskeletal injury management (including athletic injuries), chest injury treatment, and the management of other trauma, with emphasis on improvising with what you have. You'll acquire the knowledge to treat problems due to heat, cold, high altitude, bites and stings, and other environmental emergencies. You'll learn to assess and treat allergic reactions, acute abdominal pain, respiratory problems, gender specific emergencies, diabetes, and other medical emergencies, clearly written for easy comprehension. Profusely illustrated. This 2nd Edition of Medicine For The Backcountry contains new material in every chapter, and six new chapters. When a doctor is far away, this book should be nearby.