Now in its 10th Edition, this acclaimed book is a invaluable guide for anyone venturing into wild and remote areas. This mini-guide aims to give you a basic understanding, so that you can feel confident to deal with medical emergencies when in wilderness areas, whilst also being small enough to carry with you on your travels.
One definition for wilderness is being ' more than two hours from medical help', so even travellers in developed countries may have need for the skills found in this book.
The book covers both
- First Aid - responding to the immediate aftermath of an accident, whether it be a minor injury or life threatening incident.
- Wilderness Medicine - beyond first aid, giving care to ill or injured people for extended periods of time, without medical assistance and with limited resources.
The book is divided into three parts
- Part 1 - The Fundamentals - covers preparation, prevention, first aid kits and the use of medication and pain relief.
- Part 2 - Accident and Illness Procedure - Explains how to deal with any accident and illness, including emergency treatment for life threatening situations
- Part 3 - Problems and their treatment - cover specific injuries and illnesses in detail.
Written by Dr. Jim Duff and Dr. Peter Gormly, both experienced mountaineers and wilderness travellers. Dr. Jim Duff has been a member of a mountain rescue team and has over 30 years experience of climbing, trekking and teaching wilderness medicine, first aid and leadership in the Himalayas, Australia and East Africa. Dr. Peter Gormly has been involved in safety, first aid and health issues in Antarctica for many years.
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