Basic illustrated wilderness first aid

131 Pages·2016·4.6 MB·English

by  William W. Forgey M.D

BASIC ILLUSTRATED
Wilderness First Aid
BASIC ILLUSTRATED
Wilderness First Aid
Second Edition
William W. Forgey, MD
FALCONGUIDES
GUILFORD, CONNECTICUT
HELENA, MONTANA
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Illustrations by Lon Levin
Photos by William Forgey unless otherwise noted and except the following: pp. 3, 51, and 79 ©
istockphoto; p. 67 © Mark Hannaford, expeditionmedicine.co.uk; pp. 17 and 18 courtesy of
poison-ivy.org.
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Forgey, William W., 1942—
Basic illustrated wilderness first aid / William W. Forgey, MD. — Second edition.
pages cm
Includes index.
ISBN 978-1-4930-0999-2 (pbk.) — ISBN 978-1-4930-1469-9 (e-book) 1. Outdoor medical
emergencies. 2. First aid in illness and injury. I. Title.
RC88.9.O95F675 2015
616.02'52—dc23
2015015994
The paper used in this publication meets the minimum requirements of American National
Standard for Information Sciences—Permanence of Paper for Printed Library Materials,
ANSI/NISO Z39.48-1992.
The author and Globe Pequot Press assume no liability for accidents happening to, or
injuries sustained by, readers who engage in the activities described in this book. The health
information expressed in this book should not be a substitute for professional medical care.
The author and publisher urge you to consult with your health care provider for diagnosis or
treatment.
Contents
Injury Reference Chart
Illness Reference Chart
Introduction
Chapter 1: Initial Survey
Chapter 2: Focused Survey
Chapter 3: Shock
Chapter 4: Difficulty Breathing
Chapter 5: Heart Attack
Chapter 6: Fever/Pain/Itch
Chapter 7: Wilderness Wound Care
Chapter 8: Bone and Joint Injuries
Chapter 9: Head Injuries
Chapter 10: Neck and Back Injury Management
Chapter 11: Eye
Chapter 12: Ear
Chapter 13: Nose
Chapter 14: Teeth/Mouth
Chapter 15: Abdominal Problems
Chapter 16: High-Altitude Illness
Chapter 17: Cold and Heat Injuries
Chapter 18: Lightning
Chapter 19: Insects
Chapter 20: Snakebites
Chapter 21: Wilderness First-Aid Kits
Appendix A: BSA WFA Lesson Outline
Appendix B: Evacuation Guidelines
Injury Reference Chart
Injury Reference
Bleeding
Blisters
Bone injuries
Burns
Fishhooks
Insects
Snakes
Wounds
Illness Reference Chart
Illness Reference
Altitude
Cold
Heat
Water