Outdoor First-Aid : A Field Guide to Recognition and Treatment of Outdoor Injuries and Illnesses

OUTDOOR FIRST-AID delivers concise, extensively illustrated, & easy to follow treatment steps especially tailored for anyone venturing into the great outdoors. The format assists in the rapid recognition & correction of problems when the only supplies available are carried or improvised. Topics covered include shock, sprains & many others. An extensive appendix aids in patient assessment, determining vital signs, C.P.R. procedures, constructing first-aid kits, choosing medications, & purifying water. This is the durable little waterproof book (7" X 4-1/4") you can easily slip into your pocket, first-aid kit, or backpack s medical advise will always be on hand, even in a torrential downpour. The editors are all medical professionals who instruct outdoor oriented medical courses to the general public & other medical professionals.Koester, Robert J. is the author of 'Outdoor First-Aid : A Field Guide to Recognition and Treatment of Outdoor Injuries and Illnesses', published 1992 under ISBN 9781879471139 and ISBN 1879471132.