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Medicine: For Mountaineering & Other Wilderness Activities 5th Edition
from: Mountaineers Books
: :Beyond first aid, this is the medical bibles for backcountry adventurers. Written by a team of climber/physicians and considered the authoritative reference on backcountry medicine. Any trip into remote territory calls for earnest planning and foresight, including preparing for the possibility of illness or injury. A basic knowledge of first aid can help; but how would you treat an appendicitis attack high on a foreign mountain? What if one of your companions had a stroke, or contracted hepatitis on a boat in mid-ocean? Medicine for ...
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First Aid/CPR/AED for Schools And the Community
from: Staywell
: :Beyond first aid, this is the medical bibles for backcountry adventurers. Written by a team of climber/physicians and considered the authoritative reference on backcountry medicine. Any trip into remote territory calls for earnest planning and foresight, including preparing for the possibility of illness or injury. A basic knowledge of first aid can help; but how would you treat an appendicitis attack high on a foreign mountain? What if one of your companions had a stroke, or contracted hepatitis on a boat in mid-ocean? Medicine for ...
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Wilderness Medicine: Management of Wilderness and Environmental Emergencies
from: Mosby-Year Book
: :The definitive source for health care professionals dealing with wilderness and environmentally related illnesses and injuries, this guide provides specific therapeutic guidelines and reviews interactions between people and the environment.
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Nature's Revenge: The Secrets of Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, Poison Sumac, and Their Remedies
: :The definitive source for health care professionals dealing with wilderness and environmentally related illnesses and injuries, this guide provides specific therapeutic guidelines and reviews interactions between people and the environment.
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Textbook of Pediatric Intensive Care
from: Williams & Wilkins
: :Duke University, Durham, NC. Third edition of an extensive reference on pediatric critical care medicine, for practitioners. Now in a single volume. Previous edition 1992. Includes pathophysiology and patient management guidelines. 98 contributors, 94 U.S. DNLM: Intensive Care - in infancy & childhood.
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First Aid for Babies & Children Fast
: :From minor injuries such as scraped knees to major, potentially life-threatening conditions such as choking and shock, First Aid for Babies & Children Fast provides clear, step-by-step instructions for dealing with any childhood problem. Originally published in 1995, it has been completely revised and updated in line with currently accepted first aid techniques.
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Mountaineering First Aid: A Guide to Accident Response and First Aid Care (Mountaineering First Aid)
: :·Revised to meet the current standards of first aid care by the American Red Cross and the Wilderness Medical Society ·Updated figures and drawings that illustrate essential first aid skills ·New quick-reference boxes that summarize recognition and treatment of many first-aid problems This completely revised and updated fifth edition gives you all the latest information on assessing and treating conditions you may encounter in the wild, from serious injuries such as dislocations and fractures to unexpected major illness to weather-related problems. With quick-reference checklists of ...
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Mountain Rescue Doctor: Wilderness Medicine in the Extremes of Nature
: :“A fast-paced account of Mt. Hood. For readers who are unfamiliar with the rugged and beautiful Hood River area, [Van Tilburg] balances its undeniable perils with the joys of its scenic wonders . . .”--Publisher’s Weekly “Van Tilburg’s dogged spadework in translating to the page the intricate essentials of his unique trade makes each breathtaking rescue literally come to life. Exhilarating take on the daily life of a unique brand of doctor.”--Kirkus “As a medical doctor, a previously published author (Backcountry Snowboarding; Introducing Your Kids to the ...
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The Stretch Deck: 50 Stretches
: :Stretching is one of the most effective ways to enhance overall fitness. This easy-to-use tool by the author of the best-selling Yoga Deck addresses key body regions-neck, shoulders, back, legs-in a handy portable format. Slip it into a gym bag and supplement any workout or use it any time to promote flexibility, prevent injury, and release tension.
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DAN Pocket Guide to First Aid for Scuba Diving
: :Know exactly what to do for all scuba diving first aid situations. High-tech laser printing on hard vinyl sheets make this pocket-sized 'how to' guide virtually indestructible and completely portable. Waterproof. Dirtproof. You can even mark up pages with a grease pencil then wipe clean. Spiral binding allows you to fully open the book anywhere and lay it flat. Fully illustrated with easy-to-follow instructions. Index-tabbed pages allow you to quickly access the information you need. 'What you really need to know, when you really need ...
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