Basic Essentials® Wilderness First Aid, 3rd
by Forgey, M.D., William W.Edition: 3rd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2007-01-01
Publisher(s): FalconGuides
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Summary
Exploring the wilderness is both invigorating and potentially dangerous-even the most respectful and cautious outdoor enthusiast can experience an accident or mishap. This book makes sure both novice and expert alike are prepared! This guide can be used by solo travellers or groups to treat injuries and make the victim more comfortable and safe during the time it takes to get professional medical attention. Discover how to apply first aid to a variety of wounds, treat abdominal pains and discomforts, soothe bites and stings, deal with heat and cold injuries, and wrap sprains, fractures and dislocated joints. In addition, you'll find a information on elementary CPR as well as lists of essential items for an outdoor first aid kit.
Author Biography
Veteran outdoor author William Forgey, M.D. is the president of the Wilderness Medical Society. He is also a member of the Explorers Club. He has written many books about outdoors health-related issues, including Basic Essentials: Hypothermia and Wilderness Medicine, now in its fifth edition.
Table of Contents
| Injury Reference Chart | p. xi |
| Illness Reference Chart | p. xii |
| Introduction | p. xiii |
| Initial Survey | p. 1 |
| Secure the Scene | p. 1 |
| Airway | p. 2 |
| Circulation | p. 2 |
| Severe Bleeding | p. 2 |
| Neck | p. 2 |
| Focused Survey | p. 3 |
| Vital Signs | p. 4 |
| Levels of Consciousness | p. 4 |
| Pulse | p. 4 |
| Respirations | p. 4 |
| Skin | p. 4 |
| Blood Pressure | p. 4 |
| Medical History | p. 5 |
| Physical Examination | p. 5 |
| Head | p. 5 |
| Neck | p. 5 |
| Chest | p. 5 |
| Abdomen | p. 6 |
| Back | p. 6 |
| Pelvis/Hip | p. 6 |
| Legs | p. 6 |
| Shoulders and Arms | p. 6 |
| Shock | p. 7 |
| Difficulty Breathing | p. 9 |
| Foreign Body Airway Obstruction | p. 9 |
| Heart Attack | p. 11 |
| Adult One-Rescuer CPR/Rescue Breathing | p. 12 |
| Fever/Pain/Itch | p. 14 |
| Wilderness Wound Care | p. 15 |
| Cuts/Bleeding | p. 15 |
| Cleaning Cuts | p. 16 |
| Friction Blisters | p. 17 |
| Thermal Burns | p. 18 |
| Abrasions | p. 19 |
| Bruises | p. 20 |
| Puncture Wounds | p. 20 |
| Fishhook Removal | p. 21 |
| Splinter Removal | p. 23 |
| Bone and Joint Injuries (Sprains, Fractures, and Dislocations) | p. 24 |
| Managing Acute Joint Injuries-General Principles | p. 24 |
| Dislocations | p. 26 |
| Fractures | p. 26 |
| Diagnosing and Treating Bone and Joint Injuries | p. 28 |
| Shoulder and Collarbone Injuries | p. 28 |
| Upper Arm Injuries | p. 30 |
| Elbow Injuries | p. 31 |
| Forearm Injuries | p. 31 |
| Wrist Injuries | p. 31 |
| Hand/Finger Injuries | p. 31 |
| Hip Dislocation and Fracture | p. 33 |
| Thighbone Fracture | p. 34 |
| Dislocated Kneecap | p. 35 |
| Knee Sprains/Dislocations/Fractures | p. 36 |
| Ankle Sprains/Dislocations/Fractures | p. 37 |
| Foot Injuries | p. 37 |
| Head Injuries | p. 38 |
| Neck and Back Injury Management | p. 40 |
| Clearing the Spine | p. 40 |
| Immobilizing the Spine | p. 41 |
| The Log Roll | p. 41 |
| Eye | p. 42 |
| Smoke or Insect Repellent Irritations | p. 42 |
| Foreign Body in Eye | p. 42 |
| The Eye Patch | p. 43 |
| Eye Abrasion | p. 43 |
| Pink Eye | p. 44 |
| Ear | p. 45 |
| Swimmer's Ear | p. 45 |
| Middle-Ear Infection | p. 45 |
| Foreign Body in the Ear | p. 46 |
| Nose | p. 47 |
| Foreign Body in the Nose | p. 47 |
| Nosebleed | p. 47 |
| Teeth/Mouth | p. 49 |
| Cavities | p. 49 |
| Loose Tooth | p. 49 |
| Broken Tooth | p. 49 |
| Lost Tooth | p. 50 |
| Mouth Laceration | p. 50 |
| Abdominal Problems | p. 51 |
| Nausea and Vomiting | p. 51 |
| Heartburn | p. 52 |
| Motion Sickness | p. 52 |
| Diarrhea | p. 52 |
| Water Purification | p. 53 |
| High-Altitude Illness | p. 55 |
| Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) | p. 56 |
| High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) | p. 56 |
| High-Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) | p. 56 |
| Cold and Heat Injuries | p. 58 |
| Hypothermia | p. 58 |
| Frostbite | p. 59 |
| Immersion Foot | p. 60 |
| Heat Cramps | p. 60 |
| Heat Exhaustion | p. 61 |
| Heat Stroke | p. 61 |
| Prickly Heat | p. 62 |
| Sunburn | p. 62 |
| Lightning | p. 63 |
| Insects | p. 65 |
| Anaphylactic Shock/Allergic Reactions | p. 66 |
| No-see-ums and Biting Gnats | p. 67 |
| Blackflies | p. 68 |
| Mosquitoes | p. 68 |
| Ticks | p. 69 |
| Caterpillar and Millipede Reactions | p. 69 |
| Centipede Bites | p. 70 |
| Ant or Fire Ant | p. 70 |
| Scorpion Sting | p. 70 |
| Spider Bites | p. 71 |
| Black Widow | p. 71 |
| Brown Recluse | p. 71 |
| Snakebites | p. 73 |
| Nonpoisonous Snakebite | p. 73 |
| Poisonous Snakebite | p. 73 |
| Sawyer Accident/Evacuation Record | p. 75 |
| For More Information | p. 77 |
| About the Author | p. 79 |
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