Wilderness Medicine 6/e

Hardcover - 2162 pages



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Quickly and decisively manage any medical emergency you encounter in the great outdoors with Wilderness Medicine! World-
renowned authority and author, Dr. Paul Auerbach, and a team of experts offer proven, practical, visual guidance for
effectively diagnosing and treating the full range of emergencies and health problems encountered in situations where
time and resources are scarce. Every day, more and more people are venturing into the wilderness and extreme
environments, or are victims of horrific natural disasters...and many are unprepared for the dangers and aftermath that
come with these episodes. Whether these victims are stranded on mountaintops, lost in the desert, injured on a remote
bike path, or ill far out at sea, this indispensable resource--now with online access at www.expertconsult.com for
greater accessibility and portability-- equips rescuers and health care professionals to effectively address and
prevent injury and illness in the wilderness! This textbook is widely referred to as "The Bible of Wilderness Medicine."









Be able to practice emergency medicine outside of the traditional hospital/clinical setting whether you are in remote
environments, underdeveloped but highly populated areas, or disaster areas, are part of search and rescue operations,
or dealing with casualties from episodes of extreme sports and active lifestyle activities.




Face any medical challenge in the wilderness with expert guidance: Dr. Auerbach is a noted author and the world's
leading authority on wilderness medicine. He is a founder and Past President of the Wilderness Medical Society,
consultant to the Divers Alert Network and many other agencies and organizations, and a member of the National Medical
Committee for the National Ski Patrol System.







Handle everything from frostbite to infection by marine microbes, not to mention other diverse injuries, bites, stings,
poisonous plant exposures, animal attacks, and natural disasters.







Grasp the essential aspects of search and rescue.







Respond quickly and effectively by improvising with available materials.







Improve your competency and readiness with the latest guidance on volcanic eruptions, extreme sports, splints and
slings, wilderness cardiology, living off the land, aerospace medicine, mental health in the wilderness, tactical
combat casualty care, and much more.







Meet the needs and special considerations of specific patient populations such as children, women, elders, persons with
chronic medical conditions, and the disabled.




Make smart decisions about gear, navigation, nutrition, and survival.








Be prepared for everything with expanded coverage on topics such as high altitude, cold water immersion, and poisonous
and venomous plants and animals.




Get the skills you need now with new information on global humanitarian relief and expedition medicine, plus expanded
coverage of injury prevention and environmental preservation.


Get guidance on the go with fully searchable online text, plus bonus images, tables and video clips - all available on
ExpertConsult.com.