Medicine for the outdoors : the essential guide to first aid and medical emergencies

Summary: "Named a top 10 medical title in 2009 by the Wall Street Journal. Since 1986, Medicine for the Outdoors has been hailed as the definitive take-along manual on the subject. Packed with step-by-step instructions, how-to explanations, and practical approaches to outdoor and wilderness emergencies, it tells you the best ways to respond to just about any medical problem when help is miles or days away. Author Paul S. Auerbach, MD, MS, FACEP, FAWM, is recognized as one of the world's leading authorities on wilderness medicine. This 5th edition features major updates to bring you the latest on emerging infectious diseases ... the most current drug and dosage information ... an increased emphasis on making do with the materials at hand ... and much more. Logically organized, easy to reference, and simple to understand, Medicine for the Outdoors may literally save your life. When you're venturing into mountains, deserts, forests, jungles, or out to sea, it belongs in your duffel or backpack!"--Publisher's website.

Record details

ISBN: 9780323321686
ISBN: 0323321682
Physical Description: print
x, 549 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Edition: Sixth edition.
Publisher: Philadelphia, PA : Elsevier, [2016]

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

General information. How to use this book ; Before you go ; General first-aid principles -- Major medical problems. An approach to the unconscious victim ; Chest injury ; Serious lung disorders ; Chest pain ; Bleeding ; Shock ; Head injury ; Allergic reaction ; Seizure ; Fractures and dislocations ; Amputation ; Burns ; Inhalation injuries ; Abdominal pain ; Emergency childbirth ; Diabetes ; Stroke ; Infectious diseases ; Dealing with death -- Minor medical problems. General symptoms ; Head (also eye, ear, nose, throat, and mouth) ; Upper respiratory disorders ; Disorders of the gastrointestinal tract ; Skin disorders ; Minor bruises and wounds ; Musculoskeletal injuries ; Disorders of the kidneys, bladder, and prostate ; Male genital problems ; Psychiatric emergencies -- Disorders related to specific environments. Injuries and illnesses due to cold ; Injuries and illnesses due to heat ; Wildland fires ; High altitude-related problems ; Snakebite ; Insect and arthropod bites ; Lightning strike, tornado (cyclone), hurricane (typhoon), flood, earthquake, tidal wave (tsunami), landslide (mudslide), volcano, and snow ; Avalanche ; Hazardous aquatic life and aquatic infections ; Underwater diving accidents ; Drowning ; Animal attacks ; Wild plant and mushroom poisoning -- Miscellaneous information. Oxygen administration ; Water disinfection ; Motion sickness ; Jet lag ; First-aid kits ; Immunizations ; Transport of the injured victim ; Ground-to-air distress signals ; Lost people ; Procedures.