DESCRIPTION
This book is a GREAT resource to add to any first aid kit - especially for those heading out to BSA High Adventure programs, the backcountry and those who lead treks in the wilderness for multiple consecutive days. Also a fantastic resources for weekend warriors and outdoor enthusiasts.
First published in 1992, Wilderness and Travel Medicine has been a staple in emergency first-aid kits. With this fourth edition, Mountaineers Books and Adventure Medical Kits have partnered to release an updated, stand alone reference for anyone who ventures away from civilization. Topics include everything from CPR, shock and fractures to head, eye, and dental injuries, poisonous reactions, frostbite, hypothermia, heat illness, and much more. This book includes many topics only recommended for advanced medical practitioners.
Author: Eric Weiss
Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Mountaineers Books; 4th edition (January 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1594856583
ISBN-13: 9781594856587
Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 4.2 x 0.5 inches
Weight: 5.2 oz
