Pocket First Aid and Wilderness Medicine, 9781852847159
Paperback
This book covers the basics of first aid and medicine for wilderness travel: how to cope when medical care is prolonged in remote settings, from diving to high altitude, from desert to polar, dealing with all common accidents and illnesses. Covers preparation and prevention, first aid kits and indic…

Pocket First Aid and Wilderness Medicine

$25.97

  • Paperback

    256 pages

  • Release Date

    14 November 2012

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Summary

This guidebook describes basic first aid techniques for those travelling in wilderness areas. Deals with fundamentals such as preparation, prevention, first aid kits and the use of medications and painkillers; and provides details on how to deal with a variety of accidents and illnesses.

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781852847159
ISBN-10:1852847158
Author:Jim Duff, Peter Gormly
Publisher:Cicerone Press
Imprint:Cicerone Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:256
Edition:2nd
Release Date:14 November 2012
Weight:331g
Dimensions:155mm x 100mm x 14mm
Series:Cicerone
About The Author

Jim Duff

Jim Duff has more than 30 years experience of climbing, trekking and teaching wilderness medicine, first aid and leadership in the Himalayas. He was doctor on Chris Boningtons 1975 Expedition, which made the first ascent of Everests Southwest face, and on the Australian first ascent of the North face of Everest in 1984. As well as expeditions to K2 and Changabang, Jim has climbed in the UK, the Alps, Norway, New Zealand and North America. Dr Peter Gormly was involved in safety, first aid and health issues in Antarctica for many years.

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