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Outward Bound Wilderness First-Aid Handbook

Jeffrey Isaac

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English
Falcon Guides
01 January 2013
Series: Outward Bound
It is critical for backcountry travelers to have the ability to handle dangerous situations when they occur. This includes a logical, commonsense approach to injury and illness that takes into account the unique aspects of the wilderness setting. This comprehensive reference book, based on the Wilderness Medical Associates curriculum, clearly explains essential diagnostics and first aid procedures necessary for wilderness injuries, including general principles in wilderness medicine; basic life support; medical supplies; wilderness travel; and the newest first aid methods for outdoor situations. It is an essential reference for anyone headed into the great outdoors.

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Imprint:   Falcon Guides
Country of Publication:   United States
Edition:   Fourth Edition
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 20mm
Weight:   30g
ISBN:   9780762778584
ISBN 10:   076277858X
Series:   Outward Bound
Pages:   256
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Jeffrey Isaac is a senior instructor with Wilderness Medical Associates and an experienced physician assistant with an interest in remote and extreme environments. In his many years of medical practice, he has served as an ambulance medic, fire/rescue crewman, professional ski patroller, and emergency department practictioner. For more than twenty seasons he was an instructor and course director with Outward Bound. He lives in Crested Butte, Colorado. Other OB (fall 2012 and earlier) titles include: Outward Bound Map & Compass Handbook 3rd Outward Bound Ropes, Knots & HitchesOutward Bound Backcountry CookingOutward Bound Wilderness First Aid Maunal 3rd

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