Basic Illustrated Wilderness First Aid

Description

Presents a basic guide to outdoor first aid, providing tips on assembling a first-aid kit, treating sprains, fractures, and dislocated joints, preventing insect and animal attacks, and handling illnesses from heat and cold. Injury Reference Chart Illness Reference Chart Introduction Chapter 1 Initial Survey Chapter 2 Focused Survey Chapter 3 Shock Chapter 4 Difficulty Breathing Chapter 5 Heart Attack Chapter 6 Fever/Pain/Itch Chapter 7 Wilderness Wound Care Chapter 8 Bone and Joint Injuries Chapter 9 Head Injuries Chapter 10 Neck and Back Injury Management Chapter 11 Eye Chapter 12 Ear Chapter 13 Nose Chapter 14 Teeth/Mouth Chapter 15 Abdominal Problems Chapter 16 High-Altitude Illness Chapter 17 Cold and Heat Injuries Chapter 18 Lightning Chapter 19 Insects Chapter 20 Snakebites Chapter 21 Wilderness First-Aid Kits Appendix A BSA WFA Lesson Outline Appendix B Evacuation Guidelines Index