Wilderness First Responder

The Wilderness First Responder is a comprehensive text for the recognition, treatment, and prevention of wilderness emergencies. It is a priceless resource for wilderness educators, trip leaders, guides, search and rescue groups, and all people who work or play far from definitive medical care. Inside this how-to resource are expert, step-by-step instructions, clear illustrations, and Signs and Symptoms sidebars designed to help outdoor enthusiasts provide care in wilderness and urban settings--whenever they are more than an hour away from an ambulance or a hospital. They will learn about patient assessment and patient evacuation and strengthen their ability to improvise when ideal materials are not at hand. The Wilderness First Responder was written by Buck Tilton, co-founder of the Wilderness Medicine Institute, with the assistance of more than a dozen medical professionals. It represents more than a century and a half of combined experience in wilderness medicine, rescue, and education. The Wilderness First Responder is a must-have for anyone who may be responsible for the care and safety of self and/or others when immediate access to a hospital is delayed. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.