Mountaineering First Aid A Guide to Accident Response and First Aid Care

Name: Mountaineering First Aid A Guide to Accident Response and First Aid Care
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ISBN: 9780898868784

ISBN-10: 0898868785

ISBN-13: 9780898868784

Edition: 5th 2004

Authors: Jan Carline, M.P.H. MacDonald, Lentz, Steve MacDonald

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Book details

List price: $14.95
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Mountaineers Books, The
Publication date: 10/1/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 176
Size: 5.00" wide x 8.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.484
Language: English



Foreword


Acknowledgements


Introduction


Injury Quick Reference Guide


Illness Quick Reference Guide



Before Going Into the Mountains


Defining First Aid


Causes and Prevention of Injuries


Being Prepared



When an Injury Occurs


Seven Steps for First Aid Response



Take Charge of the Situation



Approach the Patient Safely



Perform Emergency Resue and Urgent First Aid



Protect the Patient



Check for Other Injuries



First Aid for Specific Conditions


Preventing Infection in the First Aider


Injuries


Shock


Illnesses Related to Environment: Cold, Heat, and High Altitude


Sudden Major Illness


Major Bites and Stings


Other Miseries


First Aid for Infants and Children



Step 6: Plan What to Do


Deciding to End a Trip


Establish Priorities


Planning for First Aid


Patient Movement


Deciding to Evacuate



Step 7: Carry Out the Plan


Sending Out for Help


Handheld Radios and Cellular Phones


Helicopter Rescue


Patient Monitoring


Altering the Plan


Conclusion


Additional Reading


Index