The Field Guide to Wilderness Medicine is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to medical and emergency situations that occur in non-traditional settings. Based on Dr. Auerbach’s renowned Wilderness Medicine text‚ this portable guide provides fast-access solutions to a wide range of medical situations that can occur in the wilderness.
Features and Benefits
The Field Guide to Wilderness Medicine‚ 5th Edition‚ offers a range of features and benefits‚ including:
- New chapters on foot problems and care‚ global humanitarian relief and disaster medicine‚ Leave No Trace principles‚ and high-altitude medicine
- Lists to prepare a variety of survival kits for different settings and patient populations
- How-to step-by-step instructions for medical procedures
- A comprehensive guide to wilderness and travel medicine
- Authoritative guidance from Dr. Auerbach‚ a renowned expert in wilderness medicine
Target Audience
The Field Guide to Wilderness Medicine is designed for anyone who spends time in the wilderness‚ including:
- Hikers and backpackers
- Campers and outdoor enthusiasts
- Search and rescue teams
- Wilderness guides and instructors
- Medical professionals who work in non-traditional settings
What’s Inside
The Field Guide to Wilderness Medicine covers a wide range of topics‚ including:
- Medical emergencies‚ such as cardiac arrest and stroke
- Trauma care‚ including wounds and fractures
- Environmental illnesses‚ such as heat stroke and hypothermia
- Wilderness-specific topics‚ such as altitude sickness and water purification
The Field Guide to Wilderness Medicine is an essential resource for anyone who spends time in the wilderness. With its comprehensive coverage of medical and emergency situations‚ this guide provides the knowledge and skills needed to respond to a wide range of situations. Whether you’re a seasoned outdoor enthusiast or just starting to explore the wilderness‚ this guide is a must-have companion.
As Dr. Barbara Kennedy notes‚ “Caring for children in the wilderness requires special consideration.” The Field Guide to Wilderness Medicine addresses this topic‚ as well as many others‚ providing a comprehensive guide to wilderness and travel medicine.