Description
Based on Dr. Auerbach's renowned Wilderness Medicine text, Field Guide to Wilderness Medicine, 5th Edition, is your portable, authoritative guide to the full range of medical and emergency situations that occur in non-traditional settings. Useful for experienced physicians as well as advanced practice providers, this unique medical guide covers an indispensable range of topics in a well-illustrated, highly condensed format – in print or on any mobile device – for quick access anytime, anywhere.- An easy-access presentation ensures rapid retrieval and comprehension of wilderness medical information, with "Signs and Symptoms" and "Treatment" sections, bulleted lists, and quick-reference text boxes in every chapter- All chapters are thoroughly up to date, including new information on travel medicine, medications, immunizations, and field treatment of common conditions- Step-by-step explanations from wilderness medicine experts cover the clinical presentation and treatment of a full range of wilderness emergencies and show you how to improvise with available materials- Comprehensive coverage includes dive medicine and water-related emergencies, mountain medicine and wilderness survival, global humanitarian relief and disaster medicine, high-altitude medicine, pain management, and much more- Line drawings and color plates help you quickly and accurately identify skin manifestations, plants, poisonous mushrooms, snakes, insects, and more- Useful appendices address everything from environment-specific situations to lists of essential supplies, medicines, and many additional topics of care- Expert Consult™ eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, tables and figures from the book on a variety of devices
Table of Contents
1. High-Altitude Medicine2. Avalanche Safety and Rescue3. Hypothermia4. Frostbite and Other Cold-Induced Tissue Injuries5. Heat Illnesses6. Wildland Fires7. Burns and Smoke Inhalation8. Solar Radiation and Photoprotection9. Lightning Injuries10. Emergency Airway Management11. Emergency Oxygen Administration12. Trauma Emergencies: Assessment and Stabilization13. Shock14. Head Injuries15. Chest Trauma16. Intraabdominal Injuries17. Maxillofacial Trauma18. Orthopedic Injuries, Splints, and Slings19. Firearm and Arrow Injuries/Fishhook Injuries20. Lacerations, Abrasions, and Dressings21. Sprains and Strains22. Foot Problems and Care23. Bandaging and Taping Techniques24. Pain Management25. Life-Threatening Emergencies (Rescue Breathing/CPR/Choking)26. Allergic Reactions27. Cardiopulmonary Emergencies28. Neurologic Emergencies29. Diabetic Emergencies30. Genitourinary Tract Disorders31. Gynecologic and Obstetric Emergencies32. Wilderness Eye Emergencies33. Ear, Nose, and Throat Emergencies34. Dental Emergencies35. Mental Health36. Global Humanitarian Relief and Disaster Medicine (NEW)37. Snake and Other Reptile Bites38. Bites and Stings from Arthropods and Mosquitoes39. Protection from Blood-Feeding Arthropods40. Toxic Plants41. Mushroom Toxicity42. Animal Attacks43. Zoonoses44. Diarrhea and Constipation45. Field Water Disinfection46. Hydration and Dehydration47. Malaria48. Travel-Acquired Illnesses49. Immunizations for Travel50. Drowning and Cold Water Immersion51. Scuba Diving–Related Disorders52. Injuries from Nonvenomous Aquatic Animals53. Envenomation by Marine Life54. Seafood Toxidromes55. Aquatic Skin Disorders56. Search and Rescue57. Improvised Litters and Carries58. Aeromedical Transport59. Survival60. Knots61. Wilderness Medical Kits62. Children in the Wilderness63. Emergency Veterinary Medicine64. Leave No TraceAppendixA. Avalanche ResourcesB. Glasgow Coma ScaleC. SCAT Concussion Score (NEW)D. High-Altitude Illness Scores (NEW)E. Contingency Supplies for Wilderness TravelF. Repair Supplies for Wilderness TravelG. Priority First-Aid EquipmentH. AntimicrobialsI. Wilderness Eye KitJ. Recommended Oral Antibiotics for Prophylaxis of Domestic Animal and Human Bite WoundsK. Therapy for Parasitic InfectionsL. Sample Basic Wilderness Survival KitM. Sample Winter Survival KitN. Sample Desert Survival Kit0. Sample Camp and Survival Gear for Jungle TravelP. Vehicle Cold Weather Survival KitQ. Pediatric Wilderness Medical Kit: Basic SuppliesR. Drug Storage and StabilityS. Guide to Initial Dosage of Certain Antivenoms for Treating Bites by Medically Important Snakes Outside the Americas
