WILDERNESS MEDICAL SOCIETY PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR WILDERNESS EMERGENCY CAR

WILDERNESS MEDICAL SOCIETY PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR WILDERNESS EMERGENCY CARE, 5TH ED. Learn the wilderness medical management techniques approved & recommended by the Wilderness Medical Society.These practice guidelines are the official statement of the Wilderness Medical Society on the best methods of handling wilderness-related trauma, illness, or environmental injury. Prepared by twenty-three contributors & reviewed by the WMS Panel of Expert Reviewers, this book discusses treatment goals for twenty-four basic subjects.The Wilderness Medical Society Practice Guidelines is a must for anyone dealing with emergency planning, first-aid procedures, or care of persons heading into remote areas for sport or employment.Learn about:Wilderness EvacuationCardiopulmonaryResuscitationSubmersion, Head, & Spinal InjuriesOrthopedic InjuriesHigh-Altitude IllnessHypothermiaField Water DisinfectionWild Animal AttacksTick-Transmitted DiseasesImmunizationsReptile EnvenomationsABOUT THE AUTHOR:The Wilderness Medical Society is a nonprofit organization consisting of physicians & other health care providers from around the world who have an expertise or interest in wilderness-related medical problems. ISBN: 0-7627-4102-3 publish date: 12/01/2008