Written by a trauma surgeon and member of the Ouray Mountain Rescue team in Colorado, Staying Safe Backyard to Backcountry provides vital information to prepare you for nearly all outdoor medical situations from mild illness to life threatening conditions. Beginning with the foundational ABCs (Airway-breathing-circulation) and CPR, he also shows readers how to treat common minor issues, major medical issues, various infections, insect and animal bites, and basic field treatment of traumas. Dr. Brighton does a good job of making technical information accessible for teens and adults without medical training. Along with common signs and symptoms, he explains the medical problem and how to treat it until medical assistance can be obtained. Staying Safe Backyard to Backcountry takes basic first aid and applies the principles to specific outdoor activities through practical advice and real-life stories. A must have guide for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy the challenge of next level adventures and want to be prepared for nearly any situation that may be encountered.
Staying Safe: Backyard to Backcountry
Product Overview
- Take basic first aid to the next level with Staying Safe Backyard to Backcountry
- Created for outdoor adventurers who may not have quick access to first responders
- Filled with practical advice and real-life stories to prepare you to handle a medical crisis when first responders are unavailable
Description
Learn basic first aid, as well as how to prevent and treat outdoor medical emergencies, from common illness and injury to catastrophe.
A worst-case scenario can happen anytime, anywhere—but you don’t want to fret about safety. Put your mind at ease with expert guidance from Patrick Brighton, MD, FACS. Dr. Brighton has served as an emergency room surgeon, has managed mass-casualty situations, and has participated in several mountain rescues. Now, he’s sharing his expertise with you in Staying Safe: Backyard to Backcountry.
Find out what preventative steps you can take to minimize your risk, whether you’re mowing the yard, hiking with friends, or camping with children. Discover the recommended and the essential items to keep on hand—in case the worst should happen—regardless of where you are, what you’re doing, and how far you are from help. Dr. Brighton guides you through recommended first-aid responses and treatments to a variety of wilderness illnesses, injuries, and emergency situations—from sunburn and toothache to appendicitis and heart attack.
Inside you’ll find:
- Basic techniques in first aid, as well as potentially life-saving treatments
- Information organized by type of injury, so you can quickly find what you need
- Easy-to-understand instructions that help you assess each situation and decide how to proceed
- Considerations for nature’s variable challenges, like limited resources, weather, victim/rescuer capabilities, and evacuation options
- Medical techniques based on the latest research from the American College of Surgeons, the American Heart Association, and Dr. Brighton’s decades of experience
You’re getting sound advice from an expert in wilderness medicine. Plus, the book includes field notes—real stories from the field. So whether you encounter mild sickness or life-or-death conditions, use Staying Safe: Backyard to Backcountry to prevent and prepare.
| Product Format: | Paperback |
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| Grades: | 9-AD |
| Brand: | Adventure Publications |
| ISBN: | 9781647552794 |
| Length in Inches: | 9 |
| Width in Inches: | 5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.65 |