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Pub. Date
2021.
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"This is a book about some bad things that can happen to you in the mountains-things that can kill you, in fact. Other books covering wilderness first aid usually hit only the high points. For those who want a deeper understanding, such as Search and Rescue team members, this book contains a wider range of information on each subject. The book spotlights the latest and best information on prevention of trauma and dealing with it effectively-as...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
"A bushcraft survival and field guide. If you found yourself suddenly thrust into the wild without any modern conveniences like electricity, running water, wi-fi, or Google―would you know what to do? In a pandemic induced post-apocalypse, do you know what your first priority should be? If your caving, camping, or hiking adventure goes haywire, how would you ensure your survival? Written by a former Army Ranger and Green Beret, this survival book...
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Now fully revised and updated, Wilderness Medicine: Beyond First Aid is essential reading for any trail user, from trip leaders and guides to EMTs and paramedics. You'll learn vital skills, such as: -How to survey, assess, and stabilize the victim and the medical situation -How to manage physical symptoms -What questions to ask to gain necessary vital information -How to care for wounds and orthopedic injuries, and much more Packed with useful information,...
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Pub. Date
2022.
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"Asthma and allergies are very common childhood ailments. Sometimes, kids grow out of them, but others might have very serious situations occur before that happens, if they occur the condition at all. In this book, readers are introduced to what causes asthma and allergies and what to look for if they or a friend is experiencing them. Helpful diagrams and labels on full-color photographs complement the age-appropriate explanations and directions given...
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Pub. Date
2023.
Description
Be Prepared to Face Any Medical Emergency With This Essential Guide
While many first aid manuals provide valuable instructions on how to respond to various medical situations, they may not meet the needs of the average citizen preparing to meet a broad range of medical emergencies, with limited skills, limited supplies, and limited or non-existent support from the Emergency Management System and medical professionals.
In this color-photo illustrated...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Elite soldiers often operate in hard-to-reach locations or far behind enemy lines. If one of them is injured, medical attention is rarely readily available. For this reason, soldiers must be trained to treat injuries themselves. This book will show you how to treat some of the most common injuries and illnesses that you're likely to get in the wilderness. Wheather it's a small problem like a blister or a major health concern like a heart attack,...
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Wilderness First Responder is a comprehensive text for the recognition, treatment, and prevention of backcountry emergencies, written by wilderness expert Buck Tilton with more than a dozen medical professionals. Thoroughly updated and revised, this guide represents more than a century and a half of combined experience in wilderness medicine, rescue, and education. It is essential reading for wilderness educators, trip leaders, guides, search and...
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Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
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The sight of blood can be scary, and it may cause some people to feel sick. But many cuts that occur are easy to treat, even for kids. This book guides young readers through simple first aid for cut and scrapes that don't require much more than pressure, a cleaning, and a bandage.
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Series
Baby-sitters Club. Original series volume 109
Pub. Date
c1997
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Mary Anne's life is turned upside down when the Club members participate in an intensive first aid class and Logan's parents decide to send him to a boarding school.
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Pub. Date
[2013]
Description
Don't go into the wilderness without this handy, must-have guide to outdoor first aid! The Wilderness First Aid Handbook;is a handy, quick-reference guide easily accessible with basic wilderness first aid knowledge, but it does not require advanced degrees or experience with medicine and prehospital care. Recognizing that certain knowledge and procedures are outside the scope of a layperson s training, Dr. Grant Lipman limits the use of technical...
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Pub. Date
2017.
Description
Cayenne pepper can stop bleeding. Garlic helps alleviate a toothache. Honey soothes a burn. When an emergency situation arises, simple home remedies can play a vital role in easing symptoms and providing immediate help. Become an effective first responder with a combination of best first-aid practices, herbs, and standard homeopathic applications. This quick-reference handbook spells out hundreds of life-saving techniques, commonsense tips, and time-tested...
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