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"One of the finest first aid books I've seen." -- Mel Otten, M.D., Wilderness Medical Society Make informed decisions about medical treatment and urgency of transport Essential items and suggestions for packing a standard first aid kit Two new chapters on common non-urgent medical problems and legal issues This revised edition of NOLS Wilderness First Aid reflects the changing field of wilderness medicine. Designed as a field textbook for the NOLS wilderness first aid curriculum, it helps train outdoor leaders to prevent, recognize, and treat common medical problems and to stabilize a severely ill or injured patient for evacuation. A vital resource for outdoor enthusiasts, this book covers fundamental topics in first aid--patient assessment, shock, soft tissue injury, burns, fractures and dislocations, and chest, head, and abdominal injury. It explains how to handle environmental problems posed by heat, cold, water, altitude, and poisonous plants and animals. Also discussed are issues related to expedition medicine as well as leadership, teamwork, and communication for rescue groups. While risk can be minimized through good judgment, skills, and experience, being prepared for emergencies in the wild is an essential component of good outdoor leadership.

Amazon Sales Rank: #63116 in Books Brand: Schimelpfenig Published on: 2006-07-20 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 8.46" h x .94" w x 5.51" l, 1.01 pounds Binding: Paperback 336 pages Author: Tod Schimelpfenig ISBN: 9780811733069

Review "One of the finest first aid books I’ve seen." -- Mel Otten, M.D. About the Author A wilderness educator since 1973, Tod Schimelpfenig is the curriculum director for the NOLS Wilderness Medicine Institute. He lives in Lander, Wyoming.

Most helpful customer reviews 13 of 13 people found the following review helpful. Solid Resource on Wilderness Medicine and First Aid By Tradecraft Wilderness Medicine by Tod Schimelpfenig is, for the most part, a good first aid book for treating injuries and illness that may occur on an expedition, camping or backpacking trip. Each chapter is short, concise and provides basic information on wilderness medicine designed to aid adventurers who travel to remote locations or just a few hours away from home. This book is an excellent resource for those new to medical training and it is also a good refresher for those experienced in first aid/wilderness medicine.The book is divided into the following five sections:1. Patient Assessment2. Traumatic Injuries3. Environmental4. Medical5. Expedition MedicineThere is also an appendix which covers the following:-First Aid Kit-Emergency Procedures for Outdoor Groups-Glossary of First Aid Terms.At the end of each chapter are "Evacuation Guidelines" which clearly state situations in which a patient should be immediately evacuated for further evaluation by medical professionals. This is a valuable section for those new to wilderness medicine so they understand what the threshold is to initiate an evacuation. Failure to evacuate when needed can result in death or permanent disability. There is also emphasis on prevention methods so that one can minimize potential health problems once they are located in a remote location. Examples include proper dental care prior to a trip, effective methods for making water safe to drink, staying hydrated, personal hygiene, proper cleanliness with cooking utensils to prevent foodborne illness, proper washing of hands, etc. These preventative measures should never be underestimated.Areas for improvement include:-Use of actual photographs instead of drawings. The use of color photographs would greatly enhance the quality of the book. Adding color photographs would bump this book up to a five star rating.-Update the information on tourniquet use. Although this edition is from 2006 there is new data out on the utilization of tourniquets based on war injuries from Iraq and Afghanistan-There are many references to using "ice" on a sprain, strain, fracture etc. with really no discussion that this may not be an option in all environments due to lack of availability. A little more discussion on improvising in the wilderness would be helpful.Overall, I recommend Wilderness Medicine as a quality book that will provide a beginner with the fundamental principles of first aid and wilderness medicine while exploring the outdoors. 9 of 10 people found the following review helpful. The Wilderness Medicine book of Choice! By Clifton C. Castleman If you've ever had the opportunity to meet Tod, you'll immediately realize that he really knows his stuff and is laid back & down to earth. That's the way this book is written - for the rest of us. It's easy to read, understand and comprehend the various ailments and injuries that are discussed in this book. The information provided also happens to follow the latest Wilderness Medical Society's National Practice Guidelines for Wilderness Emergency Care, which is why so many folks use it as a text book for Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Responder courses.Fantastic (and fun) read!Clif CastlemanCenter for Wilderness Safetywww.WildSafe.com 11 of 13 people found the following review helpful. Excellent reference By Country Mouse This is an excellent reference book for anyone with minimal training, especially in situations where it may be more than the usual