Basic Essentials Wilderness First Aid, 2nd (Basic Essentials Series) [Paperback]

William Forgey (Author)

Book Description

Series: Basic Essentials Series | Publication Date: May 1, 1999

An information-packed tool for the novice or handy reference for the veteran. Distills years of knowledge in an affordable and portable book.

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From the Back Cover

Exploring the wilderness is both invigorating and potentially dangerous-even the most respectful and cautious outdoor enthusiast can experience an accident or mishap. This book makes sure both novice and expert alike are prepared! This guide can be used by solo travelers or groups to treat injuries and make the victim more comfortable and safe during the time it takes to get professional medical attention. Discover how to apply first aid to a variety of wounds, treat abdominal pains and discomforts, soothe bites and stings, deal with heat and cold injuries, and wrap sprains, fractures and dislocated joints. In addition, you'll find a information on elementary CPR as well as lists of essential items for an outdoor first aid kit. (5 7/16 X 8 1/2, 68 pages, appendices, black-and-white illustrations)

Product Details

• Paperback: 68 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; 2nd edition (May 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762704772
• ISBN-13: 978-0762704774
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,714,259 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Forgey is in the full time practice of medicine in Northern Indiana. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at Indiana University and holds adjunct faculty positions at Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania, and Western Illinois University. He is a trustee and member of the Medical Advisory Board, International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers, Toronto, Canada; Trustee and Treasurer, Wilderness Education Association, Saranac Lake, New York; and editor of the 1993 Position Papers for Pre-hospital Care of Wilderness Injuries, Wilderness Medical Society, Point Reyes, California.

Customer Reviews

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wilderness First Aid, June 27, 2000

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Diane Cole - See all my reviews

This review is from: Basic Essentials Wilderness First Aid, 2nd (Basic Essentials Series) (Paperback)

Not bad! However, I would have preferred a little more depth being in the medical profession. It is a good book for the novice. Bone and joint injuries was done very well as was the physical examination section. It is a nice book for campers and naturalists.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another fine book from a great series, August 18, 2005

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This review is from: Basic Essentials Wilderness First Aid, 2nd (Basic Essentials Series) (Paperback)

The basic essentials series are terrific little books. Long enough to provide everything you need to know about a topic such as wilderness weather, outdoor cooking, or backpacking, yet short enough to keep you from reading too much extra and unneccesary stuff. Camping can be dangerous even for the most experianced, things happen. You need to be prepared and this book will help you, in addition I reccommend a Red Cross Basic First Aid class. Covers all the basics starting from first aid to helping the victim of a serious accident stay alive and comfortable util the professional rescuers arive. Covers wounds, abdominal pains, bites and stings, CPR, heat or cold exposure , wrap sprains, fractures and dislocated joints. as well as lists of essential items for an outdoor first aid kit.

The book helps you build the proper first aid kit depending on your type of need with its suggested lists of items. An effecient 68 pages in length with very helpful illustrations, is softcover and a good small size for packing. This is a good book to keep at home too, and keep a copy in your car trunk as well. You might also consider adding another book from the Basic Essentials Series, Wilderness Survival. I highly reccommend this and others in the series.