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Wilderness First Aid: Emergency Care for Remote Locations, Third Edition

Overview

Wilderness First Aid: Emergency Care for Remote Locations, Third Edition provides information on how to handle common injuries and illnesses when medical care is an hour away or more. Designed for those who work or travel in remote locations, this comprehensive guide will teach you what to look for and what to do in the event of an emergency, and direct you to the most appropriate type of care. Completely revised, the Third Edition contains updated information on first aid training and complies with current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency cardiovascular care (ECC) guidelines.

The text includes:

  • Current information on injuries and illnesses presented in an easy-to-understand format.
  • Skill sheets providing step-by-step visual reviews of procedures discussed.
  • Flow charts reinforcing the decision-making process and appropriate procedures.

  • Decision tables provide a concise summary of what signs first aiders should look for and what treatment steps they should take.

  • Outstanding photography and illustrations.

ShowKey Features

Current information on injuries and illnesses is presented in an easy-to-understand format.

Skill sheets provide step-by-step visual reviews of procedures discussed.

Decision Tables at the end of each chapter provide a concise summary of what signs first aiders should look for and what treatment steps they should take.

Outstanding photography and illustrations are included.

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ShowTable of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to Wilderness First Aid
Chapter 2: Action at an Emergency
Chapter 3: Victim Assessment and Urgent Care
Chapter 4: Care of Bleeding, Wounds, and Burns
Chapter 5: Dressings and Bandages
Chapter 6: Head and Facial Injuries
Chapter 7: Bone, Joint, and Muscle Injuries
Chapter 8: Specific Bone and Joint Injuries
Chapter 9: Circulatory Emergencies
Chapter 10: Respiratory Emergencies
Chapter 11: Neurological Emergencies
Chapter 12: Abdominal Emergencies
Chapter 13: Diabetic Emergencies and Allergies
Chapter 14: Genitourinary Problems
Chapter 15: Physical and Environmental Hazards
Chapter 16: Poisons, Toxins, and Poisonous Plants
Chapter 17: Animal Bites, Human Bites, and Snakebites
Chapter 18: Insect and Arthropod Bites and Stings
Chapter 19: Water Emergencies

 

Appendix A: CPR Basics

Appendix B: First Aid Equipment and Supplies
Appendix C: Field Water Disinfection
Appendix D: Fluid and Electrolyte Replacement

 

Index
Quick Emergency Index

 


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ShowAbout the Author(s)

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) provides education and practice management services for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals. The Academy also serves as an advocate for improved patient care and informs the public about the science of orthopaedics. Founded at Northwestern University as a not-for-profit organization in 1933, the Academy has grown from a small organization serving less than 500 members to the world's largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists. The Academy now serves about 24,000 members internationally.

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Wilderness Medical Society (WMS)

The purpose of the Wilderness Medical Society is to encourage, foster, support, or conduct activities or programs concerned with life sciences that can improve the scientific knowledge of the membership and the general public in matters related to wilderness environments and human activities in these environments. The Society is an organization composed of qualified physicians, allied health specialists, and other qualified individuals that will concern themselves with matters related to wilderness medicine and the benefits, health, safety, and medical care of the individual in the wilderness.

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ShowReviews

  • "Just wanted to let you know that I received the Wilderness First Aid materials and have run a couple people through a class already. I found that the materials, videos, and PowerPoints were much, much better than what I had before and superior to what the <competition> offers. Thanks again for getting me started with this at a reasonable price."


    Brandon Christensen, LPN
    Colorado Safety Training LLC
    Lakewood, CO 80226

    "We absolutely love ECSI materials and the ease of administration of the whole process! It is much more user friendly than the other national training program we were using. We have already done First Aid/CPR/AED for faculty and several Professional Rescuer CPR courses."

    Bruce E Fugate, RN, EMTP
    EMS Program Director
    Southern State Community College
    Wilmington, Ohio

    “Wilderness First Aid, Third Edition is filled with great information and its size makes it perfect for putting in backpacks.”

     

    Major Maurice Connor
    Hawk Mountain Ranger School
    Kempton, PA     

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ShowResources

    • show overview$160.95 Add to Cart

      Wilderness First Aid Instructor's ToolKit CD-ROM

      ISBN-13: 9780763756246

      Use the resources on this CD to enhance your wilderness first aid program. The ToolKit provides a course outline, detailed lesson plans, teaching strategies, and answers to all end-of-chapter study questions found in the text. The CD also provides PowerPointTM presentations, and image bank, final exams, and course administration forms.

    • show overview$97.95 Add to Cart

      Wilderness First Aid DVD

      ISBN-13: 9780763756253 ISBN-10: 0763756253
      This detailed DVD combines real-life situations with an instructional classroom format to teach the essentials of wilderness first aid.
    • show overview$187.95 Add to Cart

      Wilderness First Aid Teaching Package

      ISBN-13: 9780763756260

      In one convenient box, the Teaching Package combines:

      • Wilderness First Aid Text
      • Wilderness First Aid Instructor's ToolKit CD-ROM
      • Wilderness First Aid DVD
    • show overview$26.50 Add to Cart

      Wilderness First Aid Field Guide

      ISBN-13: 9780763740320 ISBN-10: 0763740322
      The Wilderness First Aid Field Guide covers the basic medical procedures you need to prepare for in the event of an emergency while in an isolated area. Based on the latest first aid and CPR guidelines, it covers general emergency medical procedures as well as specific symptoms and accidents.  This pocket sized, spiral bound, and water resistant field guide is an essential resource for anyone in a remote area. Well-organized and thorough, the Wilderness First Aid Field Guide also discusses preventative measures and responsible outdoor behavior.
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