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NOLS Wilderness Medicine (NOLS Library)
"One of the finest first aid books I've seen." —Mel Otten, MD, Wilderness Medicine Society The sixth edition of the bestselling NOLS Wilderness Medicine includes all the key first-aid information that made previous editions so valuable, now updated throughout with the latest medical recommendations. This guide is used in NOLS and WMI courses to train outdoor leaders to prevent, recognize, and treat common medical problems and to stabilize severely ill or injured patients for evacuation. A vital resource for outdoor enthusiasts, this book covers fundamental topics in first aid from the unique perspective of the National Outdoor Leadership School. First-aid topics include patient assessments, shock, soft tissue injury, burns, fractures and dislocations, and chest, head, and abdominal injury. Learn how to handle common environmental problems—heat, cold, water, altitude, and poisonous plants and animals. Vital material is presented in an easy-to-use reference format to save valuable time in an emergency.
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"One of the finest first aid books I've seen." —Mel Otten, MD, Wilderness Medicine Society The sixth edition of the bestselling NOLS Wilderness Medicine includes all the key first-aid information that made previous editions so valuable, now updated throughout with the latest medical recommendations. This guide is used in NOLS and WMI courses to train outdoor leaders to prevent, recognize, and treat common medical problems and to stabilize severely ill or injured patients for evacuation. A vital resource for outdoor enthusiasts, this book covers fundamental topics in first aid from the unique perspective of the National Outdoor Leadership School. First-aid topics include patient assessments, shock, soft tissue injury, burns, fractures and dislocations, and chest, head, and abdominal injury. Learn how to handle common environmental problems—heat, cold, water, altitude, and poisonous plants and animals. Vital material is presented in an easy-to-use reference format to save valuable time in an emergency. Read more
| ISBN-13 | 9780811718257 |
| ISBN-10 | 0811718255 |
| Publisher | Stackpole Books |
| Publication Date | August 2016 |
| Edition | 6 |
| Pages | 352 |
| Language | English |
| Dimensions | 5.63 x 0.82 x 8.15 inches |
| Weight | 1 pounds |
Expert Analysis & Insights
In-depth editorial assessment across key dimensions
Official textbook for NOLS/WMI WFA, WFR, and re-certification courses; precisely mirrors course objectives.
Essential purchase for NOLS/WMI students; core syllabus material for wilderness medicine certification.
Well-organized by body system and injury type; highlighted emergency procedures for rapid access.
Valuable quick-lookup guide for outdoor enthusiasts, rangers, and wilderness trip leaders.
Compact, logically organized quick-reference format; includes emergency checklists and first aid kit appendix.
A pragmatic field companion for backcountry trips, SAR teams, and expedition medics.
Easy-to-follow prose, real-world analogies, and logical progression support initial knowledge retention.
Effective as a pre-course primer; maximize retention by concurrent hands-on scenario practice.
Methodical Patient Assessment System, aligned with Wilderness Medical Society guidelines, clear and accessible for lay learners.
Ideal for WFA/WFR course attendees; not recommended as a sole self-study resource for mastery.
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