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Very interesting book. A little scary thinking about being on your own but if it gets to that this book will prove very useful
good book to have for home as well. received in good condition. would buy from this seller again.
I have purchased several editions of Dr. Forgey's excellent Wilderness Medicine book and I found this one a worthwile update. This book takes a step beyond simple first aid, to the sort of longer term support and treatment needed by those who travel beyond the reach of a 911 call. While no book is a repacement for hands-on medical or first aid training, this is an excellent supplement for the wilderness traveler.
Topics covered are numerous and detailed, with treatment ranging from the simple and mundane (vinegar on jellyfish tentacles) to the advanced (suturing techniques). Also, the detailed medication recommendations are dividied into prescription and non-prescription categories, depending on the level of care being provided.
Recommendations for gear tend to focus on multi-purpose commodities. Dr Forgey provides assessment tips and treatment options for dozens of traumatic, infectious, and environmental ailments encountered outdoors.
The author is quick to point to obvious and practical substitutions such as bandanas and duct tape for bandaging or sugar solutions as an antibiotic ointment. For example, Percogesic is listed as a possible treatment for muscle aches, a decongestant, or a sleeping aid.
This outlook allows for an economical approach and also cuts down on pack weight. Throughout the book the author tries to provide multiple treatment options dependent on the training and gear of the medic, referring frequently to the gear list in the back.
Very happy to have it in my library.
Good book to carry with you on trips where you will be away from medical resources.
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