From the Book - Seventh edition.
How to prepare for remote wilderness travel
Assessment and stabilization
Body system symptoms and management
Soft tissue care and trauma management
Appendix A. The wilderness expedition medical kit
Appendix B. International immunizations and travel risk assessment.
From the Book - Sixth edition.
Chapter 1 Assessment and Stabilization 9 --
Medical History and Physical Examination 16 --
Difficult Respirations 20 --
Foreign Body Airway Obstruction 21 --
Adult One-Rescuer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 22 --
Adult Two-Rescuer CPR 25 --
Cardiac Evaluation and Care 26 --
Chapter 2 Body System Symptoms and Management 31 --
Reproductive Organs 86 --
Chapter 3 Soft Tissue Care and Trauma Management 102 --
Wound Closure Techniques 109 --
Special Considerations 114 --
Other Types of Wounds 116 --
Finger and Toe Problems 128 --
Wound Infection and Inflammation 131 --
Chapter 4 Orthopedic Injuries 137 --
Concepts of Orthopedic Care 138 --
Diagnosis and Care Protocols 146 --
Chapter 5 Bites and Stings 174 --
Insect Bites and Stings 181 --
Aquatic Stings, Cuts, and Rash 188 --
Chapter 6 Infectious Disease 192 --
Chapter 7 Environmental Injuries 217 --
Cold-Stress Injuries 222 --
Heat-Stress Injuries 226 --
High Altitude Illnesses 233 --
Sawyer® Accident/Evacuation Record 239.
From the Book - Fifth edition.
How to Prepare for Remote Wilderness Travel 3 --
Physical Preparation 4 --
Chapter 1 Assessment and Stabilization 8 --
Medical History and Physical Examination 14 --
Adult One-Rescuer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 19 --
Adult Two-Person CPR 21 --
Cardiac Evaluation and Care 23 --
Chapter 2 Body System Symptoms and Management 27 --
Reproductive Organs 74 --
Chapter 3 Soft Tissue Care and Trauma Management 89 --
Wound Closure Techniques 94 --
Other Types of Wounds 101 --
Finger and Toe Problems 111 --
Wound Infection and Inflammation 114 --
Chapter 4 Orthopedic Injuries 120 --
Concepts of Orthopedic Care 121 --
Diagnosis and Care Protocols 128 --
Chapter 5 Bites and Stings 153 --
Anaphylactic Shock 154 --
Insect Bites and Stings 161 --
Aquatic Stings, Cuts, and Rash 168 --
Chapter 6 Infectious Disease 171 --
Chapter 7 Environmental Injuries 193 --
Cold Stress Injuries 197 --
Heat Stress Injuries 200 --
High Altitude Illnesses 207 --
Appendix A Wilderness Expedition Medical Kit 213 --
Topical Bandaging Module 215 --
Non-Rx Oral Medication Module 220 --
Rx Oral/Topical Medication Module 222 --
Rx Injectable Medication Module 226 --
Appendix B International Immunizations and Dosage Schedules 229.