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Emergency War Surgery: The Survivalist's Medical Desk Reference 1st Edition

by Army (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars 192 customer reviews
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 488 pages
  • Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing; 1 edition (February 1, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1616083905
  • ISBN-13: 978-1616083908
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 5.6 x 8.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (192 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,247 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 starsGiven the title, I expected something different.
By E. G. Haley on September 19, 2013
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The title and description has me expecting a surgical reference, which this is not. While there is some of what I was looking for, it buried under massive amounts of pharmacology and stages of care.

Don't get me wrong, there is a lot of good information in this book, it's just not the information I expected, and certainly most of what I've read of it (I'm ~2/3 through it) is nothing useful for a survivalist who is not also a physician. After all, what survivalist can use general anesthesia and needs dosing for Gentamycin or Clindamycin, or can even get their hands on them in the first place? That said, if you happen to have a Level I or II surgical center in your basement, then perhaps you are the type of survivalist this book was intended for. If you are looking for reference material for survival situation emergency medical care, or life-saving surgical procedures in the field (without a field surgical unit), then this isn't likely to satisfy.
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4.0 out of 5 starsPut this in your bug-out shelter library, but not in your "Go Bag"
By Henry S. Plouse on October 3, 2013
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Firstly, I'm a prepper, with military, survival, and a fair degree of medical experience and training. I also train and teach that stuff. Even so, much of this book is far and away too technical for even my skills and probably unusable by anyone without at least EMT level training. Notwithstanding that, I strongly recommend that anyone who is serious about prepping get it because it may well save your - or somebody's, whom you love, life.

This is a very, very thorough book covering surgical procedures for almost any problem subject to surgical treatment or amelioration. It is well organized, with step by step procedures for prepping, opening, repairing, closing, and post-surgical care for each kind of surgery. It is, however, NOT "jargon free" and those without a fair amount of knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy are going to find it a "hard slog". The illustrations are also both sparse and far from clear. The book also presumes access to equipment and medications which the average person neither has nor has access to. Even a well equipped Corpsman won't have the necessary gear to carry out most of these procedures, many of which require at least a "MASH" level facility (for which type of facility this book appears to have been written).

SO, with all those "negatives" and "caveats", why would I urge the would be prepper/survivalist to get this book (and I DO recommend that)?

Here's the thing - I have personal "bug-out bags" for myself and everyone in my family, which are designed to ensure that they can live at least 1 week on the run from even the worst imaginable societal breakdown.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsA must have for Preppers!
By Larry K on November 26, 2012
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This book addresses about any emergency you might face in a crisis. Every Prepper should have a copy with their Medical supplies. I have read several other books on the subject. But, this one was best for me. Don't wait until you need it! Order it NOW!
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5.0 out of 5 starsMedical Desk Reference
By SKL on January 11, 2013
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This is a must for the extended First Aid kit. There are explanations of how to repair so many types of damage the body may experience by accident or conflict. One never knows when accidents will happen or where. This gives a neophyte some knowledge when there is no other choice or facilities available. A definite plus to your survival kit.
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3.0 out of 5 starsThis book is not for the average person
By Amazon Customer on August 25, 2013
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I ordered this book hoping to learn how to suture and basic first aid surgery. This book is for someone that already knows how to perform surgery such as a doctor. It is way beyond my abilities, you would need to perform these procedures in a hospital. I have nothing negative to say about this book. A surgeon would love this book.
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5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent reference.
By C. Shepherd on September 21, 2013
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This book is an excellent reference for anyone that is involved in first responder/emergency/survival or military/police situations. It is not designed as a basic first aid manual, if that is what you are looking for you will find this to be way over your head. If you are looking for something that can walk you through an emergency medical situation step by step where you have a pretty good idea of the basic before hand then this is the book for you. As a First Responder and EMT I never know what kind of mess I will encounter so this book was exactly what I was looking for. I have encounter everything from chainsaw accidents to gunshot wounds and everything in between so it pretty much has it covered.
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4.0 out of 5 starsAwesome aid...
By michael baier on May 23, 2013
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Great book to have on your book self. Being prepared for the worst and hoping for the best is a great way to insure that you can handle anything that comes up.
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5.0 out of 5 starsVery comprehensive
By Luc on February 8, 2013
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I am very impressed by the wealth of knowledge brought forth in this edition. I have packed it into my hiking/survival gear.
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