Wilderness Medicine [With CDROM]

by N Stuart Harris, Tracy A Cushing, Paul S. Auerbach

Book Overview

2336 pagesPrepares you to handle everything from frostbite to infection by marine microbes, not to mention other diverse injuries, bites, stings, poisonous plant exposures, animal attacks, and natural disasters. Introduces health care professionals to essential aspects of search and rescue.Helps you to improvise using available materials.Presents brand-new guidance on volcanic eruptions, extreme sports, splints and slings, wilderness cardiology, living...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0323032281
• ISBN13: 9780323032285
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 2336 Pages
• Weight: 10.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.7" x 8.5" x 10.8"