Basic Illustrated Wilderness First Aid (Basic Essentials Series) [Paperback]

William Forgey (Author), Lon Levin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 4, 2008 | Series: Basic Essentials Series

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

Richly illustrated and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, BASIC ILLUSTRATED books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, the BASIC ILLUSTRATED series shows 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

The author of numerous outdoor guides, William "Doc" Forgey practices family medicine in Indiana, lectures on high-risk recreation medical care, leads summer and winter expeditions into northern Canada, and consults for outdoor programs, camps, and expeditions. A former scoutmaster, Medical Explorer advisor, and High Adventure Explorer Post advisor, he serves on the National Health and Safety Committee of the Boy Scouts of America. In 2005 a subcamp was named for him at the National Boy Scouts Jamboree. He is a past president of the Wilderness Medical Society and a Fellow of the Explorers Club.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: FalconGuides; 1st edition (March 4, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762747641
• ISBN-13: 978-0762747641
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #878,416 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #72 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Outdoors & Nature > Hiking & Camping > Instructional
  • #82 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Health, Mind & Body > Safety & First Aid

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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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wilderness First Aid Review, April 28, 2011

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Rodford E. Smith "Rodford Edmiston" (Frankfort, Kentucky USA) - See all my reviews
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Neat little book covering the essentials of first aid, focusing on situations where you may be far from help.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice book, March 24, 2011

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This review is from: Basic Illustrated Wilderness First Aid (Basic Essentials Series) (Paperback)

This is a book that fulfills its promise. It's a simple, clear and fast way to have an idea if you are in trouble in the wilderness.

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wilderness first aid, January 6, 2009

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Cathy Paul (Springfield, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Basic Illustrated Wilderness First Aid (Basic Essentials Series) (Paperback)

My son and his friends have taken up hiking and go out every week. He just started this year and climbed Mt Washington with a friend. I thought a book about first aid would benefit them if anything every went wrong. When I gave it to him for Christmas I told him I hoped that he would never have to take it out of his backpack. When he say the book he was thrilled to have just about everything he would need for first aid in a book that is small enough to put in their survival backpack.

Cathy