The Outward Bound Wilderness First-Aid Handbook, Revised and Updated (Falcon Guides, Outward Bound) (Paperback)

~ Jeffrey Isaac (Author)

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Product Description

Treat everything from a sprain to a life-threatening injury; updated with the latest techniques.

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This comprehensive reference book clearly explains essential diagnostics and first-aid procedures necessary for wilderness injuries. Included are general principles in wilderness medicine; basic life support; outlines of major body systems, bones, joints, and soft tissue injuries, as well as toxins, allergens, common symptoms and cures; medical supplies; wilderness travel; and the newest first-aid methods for outdoor situations. This handbook is based on the continuously revised and updated Wilderness Medical Associates curriculum, and is an essential reference for anyone headed into the great outdoors. 
 

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; Rev Upd edition (May 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762745134
• ISBN-13: 978-0762745135
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #77,247 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars not what i expected, December 16, 2008

By	K. Pham "-kp" (Mammoth Lakes, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The book is more about the human body and how it works, not really detailed about using natural surroundings as first aid.

4.0 out of 5 stars Outward Bound WFA, October 19, 2009

By	Back Country Hiker (Boise, ID) - See all my reviews

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I purchased this book as an addition to my Wilderness First Aid library. I found the book very easy to read. The breakdown by Section was logical and the contents appropriate. I especially liked the "Call Out Boxes" that gave an overview of the subject being covered. It is necessary however, to go through and highlight the essential information, if you intend to use the book as your primary reference. If I could only carry one reference book for group wilderness first aid, I would carry this one. The discussions concerning "Medicine and Medical Supplies" and "Wilderness Travel" leave many questions unanswered. If these areas could be expanded, it would help quite a bit.

5.0 out of 5 stars None better for core concepts, August 17, 2009

By	Stardust66 (San Francisco CA) - See all my reviews

This book admittedly does not teach you how to fashion a slingshot, a knife and a hammock from natural materials so that you could kill a cow, skin it and enjoy rare steak followed by a nap. Survival is a complex endeavor, with many confusing signals being given out by the human body. Sorting through what is important and what matters from what can wait till you reach civilization is explained better in this book than any other. The ability to read the signs of how critical systems are functioning as described in this book translates to any setting. Highly recommended.