DESCRIPTION
NEW! Wilderness Medicine: A Quick Reference Guide, written by Clifton Castleman and Katie Dixon, was designed as an easy to use, full color, quick medical reference tool for outdoor professionals, wilderness travelers and rescue specialists.
The small yet comprehensive guide contains topics that are commonly encountered in the backcountry, including: acronyms, vital signs, new clinical guidelines for suspected spinal column injury assessment, as well as wound care, dislocation reduction, common medical problems and their treatment, and more.
Finally, an easy to use field guide designed for any caregiver who works in backcountry and wilderness environments, or deals with prolonged care and patient contact times.
Authors: Clifton Castleman, Katherine Dixon
Paperback: 59 pages, color
Publisher: Center for Wilderness Safety (July 2021)
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9781257772223
Product Dimensions: 4.25 x 6.89 x 0.25 inches
Weight: 2.2 oz
