Publisher's Synopsis
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 well as what treatments only make matters worse:
Snakebite --
Identifying venomous snakes and avoiding them
Treating snakebites-and how not to treat them
Acute Mountain Illness --
Prevention
Symptoms
Treatment
Lightning --
Warning signs
First aid for victims
Avalanche --
Dynamics and characteristics
Safety protocols
Rescue
Hypothermia --
Diagnosis
Treatment-and how not to treat it
Wayne Smart, EMT, is founder of Far Out First Aid and teaches courses regularly on wilderness and remote first aid.
