Basic Illustrated Wilderness First Aid
2nd Edition
Published on 1. December 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-1-4930-0999-2 (ISBN)
Description
The new Basic Illustrated books are information-packed tools in a heavily illustrated, richly designed, contemporary four-color format. Written for the novice but great as a handy reference for the veteran, these highly illustrated guides distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable packages. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, Basic Illustrated books show 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
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
More details
Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Rowman & Littlefield
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
52 Color Photos
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
245 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4930-0999-2 (9781493009992)
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Person
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, and a past president of the Wilderness Medical Society. A former Boy Scout scoutmaster and Medical Explorer Post and High Adventure Post advisor, 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 many wilderness medicine and camping books, including Basic Illustrated Wilderness First Aid (FalconGuides).