Author: Buck Tilton
Edition: 2nd
Publisher: FalconGuides
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0762728019
Wilderness First Responder, 2nd: How to Recognize, Treat, and Prevent Emergencies in the Backcountry (Wilderness First Responder: How to Recognize, Treat, &)
The Wilderness First Responder is a comprehensive text for the recognition, treatment, and prevention of wilderness emergencies. Medical books Wilderness First Responder, 2nd: How to Recognize, Treat, and Prevent Emergencies in the Backcountry (Wilderness First Responder. It's essential reading for wilderness educators, trip leaders, guides, search and rescue groups, and anyone who works or plays far from definitive medical care.
This invaluble resource includes expert, step-by-step instructions, clear illustrations, and "Signs and Symptoms" sidebars designed to help you provide care in the wilderness--whenever you are more than an hour away from an ambulance or a hospital. You'll learn how to conduct a patient assessment, improvise when ideal materials are not at handy, and decide whether or not to evacuate a patient.
Learn how to assess and treat: airway obstructions, cardiac arrest, external and internal bleeding, shock, spine injuries, head injuries, chest injuries, abdominal injuries, fractures and dislocations, athletic injuries, soft-tissue injuries, cold- or heat-induced injuries, altitude sickness, insect bites and stings, diabetic emergencies, poisoning emergencies, allergic reactions and anaphylaxis, and much more Medical books Adventure Medical Kits Weekender First Aid Kit. Easy Care First Aid System - Organizes Components By Injury For Fast And Safe Results! Trip Duration: 1-7 Days Group Size: 1-6 People Activity: Backpacking, Hiking, Camping, Family, Climbing Adventure Medical Kits' Exclusive, Easy Care&Trade; System Organizes Components Like They Are In The Emergency Room - By Injury - With Dr. Weiss' Ez Care&Trade; First-Aid Instructions Inside.&Nbsp; It's Never Been Easier To Find The Items You Need, And Use Them! Easycare&Trade; Compartments &Amp; Supplies List Bleeding/Cpr Ez Care&Trade; Instructions - Instructions On How To Stop Bleeding And Administer Mouth-To-Mouth Resuscitation. Cpr Filtershield&Reg; - Features A 20Mm Ventilation Tube With A Filter Barrier To Help Prevent The Spread Of Hiv Or Hepatitis. 5&Quot;X 9&Quot; Sterile Trauma Pad Nitrile Examination Gloves (2) - To Help Prevent The Spread Of Infectious Disease. Antimicrobial Hand Wipe - For Washing Hands. Bio-Hazard Waste Bag - For Disposing Of Used And Soiled Supplies. Medication/Instrument Ez Care&Trade; Instructions - Instructions On How To Use The Supplies In This Compartment For Allergic Symptoms, Pain, Fever, Inflammation, Heart Attack Symptoms, And Insect Bites And Bee Stings. Manual - A Comprehensive Guide To Wilderness &Amp; Travel Medicine - By Eric A. Weiss, MD Instrument/Equipment Non-Mercury Thermometer 96&Deg;-104.8&Deg;F (3) For Diagnosing Heat Illness Or Fever. Emt Shears - For Cutting Through Clothing And Gear To Access Injury Without Removing The Victim's Clothing. Splinter Picker Precision Tweezers - For Removing Splinters Or Ticks. Duct Tape 2&Quot;X 5 Yards Safety Pins (3) Accident Report Form &Amp; Pencil Medication Extra Strength Tylenol&Reg; - (Acetaminophen 500Mg -2) For Pain Or Fever. Antihistamine - (Diphenhydramine 25Mg - 2) For Treatment Of Allergic Symptoms. Aspirin - (325Mg - 2) For Inflammation, Fever, And Heart Attack Symptoms. Motrin&Reg;&Nbsp; - (Ibuprofen 200Mg - 2) Reduces Inflammation, Relieves Pain. Ez Care&Trade; Instructions - Instructions On How To Treat Wounds, Burns, And Blisters. Wound Care 4&Nbsp;X&Nbsp;4 Sterile Dressings (4) 2&Nbsp;X&Nbsp;2 Sterile Dressings (4) 3 X 4 Non-Adherent Dressing - For Direct Application To Wound Under Sterile Dressings. Conforming Gauze Bandage 3&Quot; - Holds Dressings In Place. 1&Quot;X 3&Quot; Fabric Adhesive Bandage (5) Knuckle Adhesive Bandages (5) 20Cc Wound Cleansing Irrigation Syringe - For Cleaning Wounds Of Dirt And Debris. Wound Closure Strips 1/4&Quot; X 4&Quot; (10) - For Closing Wound Edges. Povidone Iodine Solution 1% - For Disinfecting Backcountry Water To Clean Wounds. Tincture Of Benzoin -&Nbsp;Increases The Adhesion Of Tape, Wound Closure Strips, Or Moleskin. Adhesive Tape 1&Quot; X 10 Yards After Cuts &Amp; Scrapes Towelette (6) - With Topical Anesthetic For Cleaning And Disinfecting Wounds. Antibiotic Ointment&Nbsp; (2) Cotton Tipped Applicators (2) Burn/Blister Antibiotic Ointment 3&Quot; X 4&Quot; Non-Adherent Sterile Dressing - For Direct Application To Wound Under Sterile Dressings. Spenco &Reg;&Nbsp; 2Nd Skin - A Water-Based Gel Dressing For Protecting Blisters Or Covering Minor Burns. Non-Woven Adhesive Knit 7&Quot; X 4&Quot; - Holds Spenco&Reg; 2Nd Skin In Place. Tincture Of Benzoin -&Nbsp;Increases The Adhesion Of Tape, Wound Closure Strips, Or Moleskin. Moleskin 7&Quot; X 4&Quot; - For Preventing Or Protecting Blisters. Fracture/Sprain Ez Care&Trade; Instructions - Instructions On How To Treat Fractures, Sprains, And Strains. Elastic Bandage With Velcro Closure 3&Quot; - Compression Bandage For Strains, Sprains, And Holding Splints In Place. Triangular Bandage Motrin (Ibuprofen 200Mg - 2) Reduces Inflammation, Relieves Pain. Comprehensive Guide To Wilderness &Amp; Travel Medicine, 2Nd Edition : By Eric A. Weiss, MD This Manual Covers A Comprehensive List Of Wilderness First-Aid Topics Such As: Wound Management; Altitude Illness; Severe Allergic Reactions; Hypothermia; Tick Removal; And Much More.&Nbsp; The Book Contains Information On: How To Use All Of The Kit's Components; &Quot;Weiss Advice&Quot; Techniques For Improvising Medical Care In The Wilderness; 70 Helpful Illustrations; &Quot;When To Worry&Quot; Tips; And A List Of Prescription Medication To Add To Your Kit. The Reviews Are In! In Several Mock Scenarios Rescuers Were Able To More Quickly Access The Needed First-Aid Materials Using The Easy Care&Trade; System.&Nbsp; Adventure Medical Kits Has Delivered The Most Logical And Easy-To-Use First-Aid Kits We've Ever Had The Pleasure Of Testing. Michael Hodgson Editor, Gear Trends Magazine Red Cross First Aid Instructor Easy Care&Trade; First Aid System - Fastest First Aid Backpacker Magazine Can You Build The Weekender Kit Cheaper Yourself? We Went On A Recent Shopping Trip To Our Local Drug, Mass Discount And Sporting Goods Store To Find Out. Time:&Nbsp; What's Your Time Worth?&Nbsp; It Took Us Three-And-A-Half Hours Driving To And Shopping In Four Different Stores.&Nbsp; And We Couldn't Find Everything Included In This Kit. Money:&Nbsp; You Save An Average Of The Retail Cost Of This Kit By Taking Advantage Of Our Bulk Purchasing Discounts. Bottom Line:&Nbsp; Save Yourself The Hassle, Time, And Money.&Nbsp; We're Done All The Research, Organization, And Purchasing To Provide You With The Easiest Route To Be Prepared For Your Next Adventure!&Nbsp; It's Our Life!&Nbsp; That's Why We Are The Choice Of Outdoor Professionals Worldwide! Adventuremedicalkits.Com 1-800-324-3517
It's essential reading for wilderness educators, trip leaders, guides, search and rescue groups, and anyone who works or plays far from definitive medical care.
This invaluble resource includes expert, step-by-step instructions, clear illustrations, and "Signs and Symptoms" sidebars designed to help you provide care in the wilderness--whenever you are more than an hour away from an ambulance or a hospital. You'll learn how to conduct a patient assessment, improvise when ideal materials are not at handy, and decide whether or not to evacuate a patient.
Learn how to assess and treat: airway obstructions, cardiac arrest, external and internal bleeding, shock, spine injuries, head injuries, chest injuries, abdominal injuries, fractures and dislocations, athletic injuries, soft-tissue injuries, cold- or heat-induced injuries, altitude sickness, insect bites and stings, diabetic emergencies, poisoning emergencies, allergic reactions and anaphylaxis, and much more.
Buck Tilton, co-founder of the Wilderness Medicine Institute of the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), wrote this book with more than a dozen medical professionals. The book represents more than a century and a half of combined experience in wilderness medicine, rescue, and education. Thouroughly updated and revised, this classic first-ever teaching manual for the "Wilderness First Responder" course is a must-have for anyone venturing into the backcountry.
This invaluble resource includes expert, step-by-step instructions, clear illustrations, and "Signs and Symptoms" sidebars designed to help you provide care in the wilderness--whenever you are more than an hour away from an ambulance or a hospital. You'll learn how to conduct a patient assessment, improvise when ideal materials are not at handy, and decide whether or not to evacuate a patient.
Learn how to assess and treat: airway obstructions, cardiac arrest, external and internal bleeding, shock, spine injuries, head injuries, chest injuries, abdominal injuries, fractures and dislocations, athletic injuries, soft-tissue injuries, cold- or heat-induced injuries, altitude sickness, insect bites and stings, diabetic emergencies, poisoning emergencies, allergic reactions and anaphylaxis, and much more Medical books Adventure Medical Kits Weekender First Aid Kit. Easy Care First Aid System - Organizes Components By Injury For Fast And Safe Results! Trip Duration: 1-7 Days Group Size: 1-6 People Activity: Backpacking, Hiking, Camping, Family, Climbing Adventure Medical Kits' Exclusive, Easy Care&Trade; System Organizes Components Like They Are In The Emergency Room - By Injury - With Dr. Weiss' Ez Care&Trade; First-Aid Instructions Inside.&Nbsp; It's Never Been Easier To Find The Items You Need, And Use Them! Easycare&Trade; Compartments &Amp; Supplies List Bleeding/Cpr Ez Care&Trade; Instructions - Instructions On How To Stop Bleeding And Administer Mouth-To-Mouth Resuscitation. Cpr Filtershield&Reg; - Features A 20Mm Ventilation Tube With A Filter Barrier To Help Prevent The Spread Of Hiv Or Hepatitis. 5&Quot;X 9&Quot; Sterile Trauma Pad Nitrile Examination Gloves (2) - To Help Prevent The Spread Of Infectious Disease. Antimicrobial Hand Wipe - For Washing Hands. Bio-Hazard Waste Bag - For Disposing Of Used And Soiled Supplies. Medication/Instrument Ez Care&Trade; Instructions - Instructions On How To Use The Supplies In This Compartment For Allergic Symptoms, Pain, Fever, Inflammation, Heart Attack Symptoms, And Insect Bites And Bee Stings. Manual - A Comprehensive Guide To Wilderness &Amp; Travel Medicine - By Eric A. Weiss, MD Instrument/Equipment Non-Mercury Thermometer 96&Deg;-104.8&Deg;F (3) For Diagnosing Heat Illness Or Fever. Emt Shears - For Cutting Through Clothing And Gear To Access Injury Without Removing The Victim's Clothing. Splinter Picker Precision Tweezers - For Removing Splinters Or Ticks. Duct Tape 2&Quot;X 5 Yards Safety Pins (3) Accident Report Form &Amp; Pencil Medication Extra Strength Tylenol&Reg; - (Acetaminophen 500Mg -2) For Pain Or Fever. Antihistamine - (Diphenhydramine 25Mg - 2) For Treatment Of Allergic Symptoms. Aspirin - (325Mg - 2) For Inflammation, Fever, And Heart Attack Symptoms. Motrin&Reg;&Nbsp; - (Ibuprofen 200Mg - 2) Reduces Inflammation, Relieves Pain. Ez Care&Trade; Instructions - Instructions On How To Treat Wounds, Burns, And Blisters. Wound Care 4&Nbsp;X&Nbsp;4 Sterile Dressings (4) 2&Nbsp;X&Nbsp;2 Sterile Dressings (4) 3 X 4 Non-Adherent Dressing - For Direct Application To Wound Under Sterile Dressings. Conforming Gauze Bandage 3&Quot; - Holds Dressings In Place. 1&Quot;X 3&Quot; Fabric Adhesive Bandage (5) Knuckle Adhesive Bandages (5) 20Cc Wound Cleansing Irrigation Syringe - For Cleaning Wounds Of Dirt And Debris. Wound Closure Strips 1/4&Quot; X 4&Quot; (10) - For Closing Wound Edges. Povidone Iodine Solution 1% - For Disinfecting Backcountry Water To Clean Wounds. Tincture Of Benzoin -&Nbsp;Increases The Adhesion Of Tape, Wound Closure Strips, Or Moleskin. Adhesive Tape 1&Quot; X 10 Yards After Cuts &Amp; Scrapes Towelette (6) - With Topical Anesthetic For Cleaning And Disinfecting Wounds. Antibiotic Ointment&Nbsp; (2) Cotton Tipped Applicators (2) Burn/Blister Antibiotic Ointment 3&Quot; X 4&Quot; Non-Adherent Sterile Dressing - For Direct Application To Wound Under Sterile Dressings. Spenco &Reg;&Nbsp; 2Nd Skin - A Water-Based Gel Dressing For Protecting Blisters Or Covering Minor Burns. Non-Woven Adhesive Knit 7&Quot; X 4&Quot; - Holds Spenco&Reg; 2Nd Skin In Place. Tincture Of Benzoin -&Nbsp;Increases The Adhesion Of Tape, Wound Closure Strips, Or Moleskin. Moleskin 7&Quot; X 4&Quot; - For Preventing Or Protecting Blisters. Fracture/Sprain Ez Care&Trade; Instructions - Instructions On How To Treat Fractures, Sprains, And Strains. Elastic Bandage With Velcro Closure 3&Quot; - Compression Bandage For Strains, Sprains, And Holding Splints In Place. Triangular Bandage Motrin (Ibuprofen 200Mg - 2) Reduces Inflammation, Relieves Pain. Comprehensive Guide To Wilderness &Amp; Travel Medicine, 2Nd Edition : By Eric A. Weiss, MD This Manual Covers A Comprehensive List Of Wilderness First-Aid Topics Such As: Wound Management; Altitude Illness; Severe Allergic Reactions; Hypothermia; Tick Removal; And Much More.&Nbsp; The Book Contains Information On: How To Use All Of The Kit's Components; &Quot;Weiss Advice&Quot; Techniques For Improvising Medical Care In The Wilderness; 70 Helpful Illustrations; &Quot;When To Worry&Quot; Tips; And A List Of Prescription Medication To Add To Your Kit. The Reviews Are In! In Several Mock Scenarios Rescuers Were Able To More Quickly Access The Needed First-Aid Materials Using The Easy Care&Trade; System.&Nbsp; Adventure Medical Kits Has Delivered The Most Logical And Easy-To-Use First-Aid Kits We've Ever Had The Pleasure Of Testing. Michael Hodgson Editor, Gear Trends Magazine Red Cross First Aid Instructor Easy Care&Trade; First Aid System - Fastest First Aid Backpacker Magazine Can You Build The Weekender Kit Cheaper Yourself? We Went On A Recent Shopping Trip To Our Local Drug, Mass Discount And Sporting Goods Store To Find Out. Time:&Nbsp; What's Your Time Worth?&Nbsp; It Took Us Three-And-A-Half Hours Driving To And Shopping In Four Different Stores.&Nbsp; And We Couldn't Find Everything Included In This Kit. Money:&Nbsp; You Save An Average Of The Retail Cost Of This Kit By Taking Advantage Of Our Bulk Purchasing Discounts. Bottom Line:&Nbsp; Save Yourself The Hassle, Time, And Money.&Nbsp; We're Done All The Research, Organization, And Purchasing To Provide You With The Easiest Route To Be Prepared For Your Next Adventure!&Nbsp; It's Our Life!&Nbsp; That's Why We Are The Choice Of Outdoor Professionals Worldwide! Adventuremedicalkits.Com 1-800-324-3517
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Easy Care First Aid System - Organizes Components By Injury For Fast And Safe Results! Trip Duration: 1-7 Days Group Size: 1-6 People Activity: Backpacking, Hiking, Camping, Family, Climbing Adventure Medical Kits' Exclusive, Easy Care&Trade; System Organizes Components Like They Are In The Emergency Room - By Injury - With Dr. Weiss' Ez Care&Trade; First-Aid Instructions Inside.&Nbsp; It's Never Been Easier To Find The Items You Need, And Use Them! Easycare&Trade; Compartments &Amp; Supplies List Bleeding/Cpr Ez Care&Trade; Instructions - Instructions On How To Stop Bleeding And Administer Mo
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It's essential reading for wilderness educators, trip leaders, guides, search and rescue groups, and anyone who works or plays far from definitive medical care.
This invaluble resource includes expert, step-by-step instructions, clear illustrations, and "Signs and Symptoms" sidebars designed to help you provide care in the wilderness--whenever you are more than an hour away from an ambulance or a hospital. You'll learn how to conduct a patient assessment, improvise when ideal materials are not at handy, and decide whether or not to evacuate a patient.
Learn how to assess and treat: airway obstructions, cardiac arrest, external and internal bleeding, shock, spine injuries, head injuries, chest injuries, abdominal injuries, fractures and dislocations, athletic injuries, soft-tissue injuries, cold- or heat-induced injuries, altitude sickness, insect bites and stings, diabetic emergencies, poisoning emergencies, allergic reactions and anaphylaxis, and much more.
Buck Tilton, co-founder of the Wilderness Medicine Institute of the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), wrote this book with more than a dozen medical professionals. The book represents more than a century and a half of combined experience in wilderness medicine, rescue, and education. Thouroughly updated and revised, this classic first-ever teaching manual for the "Wilderness First Responder" course is a must-have for anyone venturing into the backcountry.
