Wilderness Medicine (Wilderness Medicine: Management of Wilderness and Environmental Emergencies)
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Book Description
Thoroughly revised, updated and expanded, this critically acclaimed reference prepares you to manage medical emergencies caused by environmental encounters, including injury prevention and respect for natural environments. Included in the text are color illustrations that give the reader a better view of the situation at hand. Packed with how-to explanations and practical, direct advice, it covers emergencies such as envenomations, altitude illness, burns, motion sickness, and problems caused by cold, heat, snakes, sharks, and marine microbes. Includes totally new information on bear attacks, cave rescue, airway and eye emergencies, wilderness clothing, and much more!
Book Info
Stanford Univ., CA. Reference includes diagnostic and treatment protocols, definitions, clinical presentations, and more. How-to explanations and practical approaches to emergencies, and information on children and women in the wilderness, legal aspects, and ethics. Previous edition: c1995. New illustrations have been added.
Wilderness Medicine (Wilderness Medicine: Management of Wilderness and Environmental Emergencies)
Wilderness Medicine (Wilderness Medicine: Management of Wilderness and Environmental Emergencies),Paul S. Auerbach,Mosby,0323009506,Allied Health Services - Emergency Medical Services,Emergencies,Emergency Medicine,Environmentally induced diseas,Environmentally induced diseases,Medical,Medical / Nursing,Mountaineering injuries,Outdoor medical emergencies,Recreation,Wild Animal And Bird Protection,Wildlife,Medical / Emergency Medicine
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