Duff, Jim
Pocket First Aid and Wilderness Medicine
- ISBN 13:
- 9781852849139
- author:
- Duff, Jim
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cicerone Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 15.5 x 10 x 1.4 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Health & Wellbeing, First Aid, Sports & Recreation,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This compact guide provides essential first aid and wilderness medicine knowledge for those venturing into remote outdoor environments. Written by experienced doctors, it offers a comprehensive resource for managing accidents or illnesses in areas without immediate access to medical help.
Covering a range of scenarios from life-threatening emergencies to minor injuries, the book sets out clear protocol and procedures for treatment and evacuation. It also addresses risk management and provides guidance on preparing first-aid kits and selecting medications.
With its clear structure and easy-to-find references, this guide is an invaluable resource for anyone participating in wilderness or mountain activities, including mountaineers, hillwalkers, and explorers in jungle, desert, ocean, and remote areas.