Basic Essentials Wilderness First Aid, 3rd (Basic Essentials Series) [Paperback]

William Forgey (Author)

Book Description

Series: Basic Essentials Series | Publication Date: January 1, 2007

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

 

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.

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From the Back Cover

For a generation, the Basic Essentials® series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots. Information-packed tools for the novice or handy references for the veteran, these volumes distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable books. Whether you’re planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, Basic Essentials® books tell you what you need to know.

 

Discover how to:
Assemble an outdoor first-aid kit of essential items
Soothe bites and stings
Deal with hot and cold injuries
Wrap sprains, fractures, and dislocated joints
Handle backcountry emergencies until professional medical help arrives

About the Author

Veteran outdoor author William Forgey, M.D. is engaged in the full-time practice of family medicine and is a member of the board of trustees of the International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers, a fellow of the Explorers Club, a lecturer on medical care in high-risk recreation at several universities, and a leader of summer and winter expeditions into northern Canada. A former Boy Scout scoutmaster and Medical Explorer Post and High Adventure Post advisior, he currently serves on the National Health and Safety Committee and as an advisory board member for the Northern Tier High Adventure Base for the Boy Scouts of America. He is the author of fourteen wilderness medicine and camping books, including Basic Essentials: Hypothermia and Wilderness Medicine, now in its fifth edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; 3rd edition (January 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762741414
• ISBN-13: 978-0762741410
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,245,072 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #89 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Outdoors & Nature > Hiking & Camping > Instructional
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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.

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Very basic first aid book--Perfunctory, February 21, 2008

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Jim Morrison (Hansville, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Basic Essentials Wilderness First Aid, 3rd (Basic Essentials Series) (Paperback)

This is a concise first aid book. yet, for me, I didn't think it had too much to do with wilderness first aid. There wasn't anything on evacuation (improvised litter, going for help, moving a victim over difficult terrain, for example). The illustrations were good. There are a number of books on the same subject that are more complete. Price is right.

4.0 out of 5 stars Every first aid kit should have one!, August 13, 2009

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Clifton C. Castleman "Clif Castleman, Center ... (Northern Virginia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Basic Essentials Wilderness First Aid, 3rd (Basic Essentials Series) (Paperback)

We teach wilderness medicine courses and one thing that folks always are worried about is "what if I forget the information that I learned in class?". Well, this book should fix that! It's small and compact and is packed full of useful how-to tips and treatment options for most commonly encountered medical and trauma illnesses and injuries encountered in 'wilderness' and remote settings. Also a great addition to your first aid kit if you're a weekend warrior and like to go out into the woods for a day hike on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. You just never know when it'll come in handy!

Clif Castleman
Program Director,
Center for Wilderness Safety
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