Wilderness Travel Medicine: Your Essential Guide to Backcountry Care

If you're planning a trip into the wilderness, it's essential to be prepared for any medical emergency that may arise. Wilderness Travel Medicine: Comprehensive Guide, 4th Edition is the most comprehensive guide available to help you do just that.

This book covers everything from basic first aid to advanced medical techniques, making it an indispensable resource for outdoor enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you're a seasoned backpacker or a novice hiker, this book will give you the knowledge and skills you need to stay safe and healthy in the wilderness.

Wilderness & Travel Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide, 4th Edition

by Eric A. Weiss MD

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4325 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	224 pages
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What's New in the 4th Edition?

The 4th edition of Wilderness Travel Medicine has been updated and expanded to include the latest medical information and techniques. Here are just a few of the new features:

• New chapters on wilderness dentistry and wilderness mental health
• Expanded coverage of first aid for common wilderness injuries and illnesses
• Updated information on medications and equipment
• More than 700 illustrations and photographs

What's Inside?

Wilderness Travel Medicine: Comprehensive Guide, 4th Edition is divided into five parts:

1. Part 1: Principles of Wilderness Medicine

This part covers the basic principles of wilderness medicine, including topics such as risk assessment, prevention, and evacuation.

2. Part 2: Wilderness First Aid

This part covers the essential first aid skills that every wilderness traveler should know, including how to treat wounds, burns, fractures, and sprains.

3. Part 3: Wilderness Medical Conditions

This part covers common medical conditions that can occur in the wilderness, such as altitude sickness, heatstroke, hypothermia, and venomous bites and stings.

4. Part 4: Wilderness Pharmacy and Equipment

This part provides information on the essential medications and equipment that you should carry in your wilderness first aid kit.

5. Part 5: Special Considerations

This part covers special considerations for wilderness travel, such as traveling with children, traveling in extreme environments, and traveling with pets.

Why Choose Wilderness Travel Medicine?

If you're looking for the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to wilderness medicine, then Wilderness Travel Medicine: Comprehensive Guide, 4th Edition is the book for you. Here are just a few of the reasons why:

• Written by a team of experts: The authors of Wilderness Travel Medicine are all experienced wilderness medicine practitioners. They have drawn on their years of experience to create a book that is both authoritative and practical.
• Covers a wide range of topics: Wilderness Travel Medicine covers everything from basic first aid to advanced medical techniques. This makes it an essential resource for outdoor enthusiasts of all levels.
• Easy to follow: The book is written in a clear and concise style that makes it easy to understand. The authors also use plenty of illustrations and photographs to help you visualize the material.
• Portable and durable: The book is small enough to fit in your backpack, and it's made of durable materials that can withstand the rigors of wilderness travel.

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Wilderness Travel Medicine: Comprehensive Guide, 4th Edition is the essential guide to backcountry care. Free Download your copy today and be prepared for any medical emergency that may arise on your next wilderness adventure.

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Wilderness & Travel Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide, 4th Edition

by Eric A. Weiss MD

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4325 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	224 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE