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This time-tested guide has taught thousands of NOLS students and general readers the essentials of wilderness first aid and contains the latest information on effective medical treatment in remote locations. Reorganized to reflect current field medical protocols and standard first aid course sequences, NOLS Wilderness Medicine presents vital material in easy-to-use reference format. With two new chapters on common non-urgent medical problems and legal issues, as well as a handy quick-reference index, this resource offers expanded coverage for both simple injuries and emergency care.
"One of the finest first aid books I've seen."
- Mel Otten, M.D.
Wilderness Medical Society
"One of the finest first aid books I've seen."
- Mel Otten, M.D.
Wilderness Medical Society
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Tod Schimelpfenig is a Stackpole Books author.
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4.9 out of 5 stars (7 customer reviews)
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Solid Resource on Wilderness Medicine and First Aid, May 5 2011
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This review is from: NOLS Wilderness Medicine, 4th Edition (Paperback)
Wilderness Medicine by Tod Schimelpfenig is, for the most part, a good first aid book for treating injuries and illness that may occur on an expedition, camping or backpacking trip. Each chapter is short, concise and provides basic information on wilderness medicine designed to aid adventurers who travel to remote locations or just a few hours away from home. This book is an excellent resource for those new to medical training and it is also a good refresher for those experienced in first aid/wilderness medicine.The book is divided into the following five sections:
1. Patient Assessment
2. Traumatic Injuries
3. Environmental
4. Medical
5. Expedition Medicine
There is also an appendix which covers the following:
-First Aid Kit
-Emergency Procedures for Outdoor Groups
-Glossary of First Aid Terms.
At the end of each chapter are "Evacuation Guidelines" which clearly state situations in which a patient should be immediately evacuated for further evaluation by medical professionals. This is a valuable section for those new to wilderness medicine so they understand what the threshold is to initiate an evacuation. Failure to evacuate when needed can result in death or permanent disability. There is also emphasis on prevention methods so that one can minimize potential health problems once they are located in a remote location. Examples include proper dental care prior to a trip, effective methods for making water safe to drink, staying hydrated, personal hygiene, proper cleanliness with cooking utensils to prevent foodborne illness, proper washing of hands, etc. These preventative measures should never be underestimated.
Areas for improvement include:
-Use of actual photographs instead of drawings. The use of color photographs would greatly enhance the quality of the book. Adding color photographs would bump this book up to a five star rating.
-Update the information on tourniquet use. Although this edition is from 2006 there is new data out on the utilization of tourniquets based on war injuries from Iraq and Afghanistan
-There are many references to using "ice" on a sprain, strain, fracture etc. with really no discussion that this may not be an option in all environments due to lack of availability. A little more discussion on improvising in the wilderness would be helpful.
Overall, I recommend Wilderness Medicine as a quality book that will provide a beginner with the fundamental principles of first aid and wilderness medicine while exploring the outdoors.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Wilderness Medicine book of Choice!, Jun 16 2009
By Clifton C. Castleman "Clif Castleman, Center ... - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: NOLS Wilderness Medicine, 4th Edition (Paperback)
If you've ever had the opportunity to meet Tod, you'll immediately realize that he really knows his stuff and is laid back & down to earth. That's the way this book is written - for the rest of us. It's easy to read, understand and comprehend the various ailments and injuries that are discussed in this book. The information provided also happens to follow the latest Wilderness Medical Society's National Practice Guidelines for Wilderness Emergency Care, which is why so many folks use it as a text book for Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Responder courses.Fantastic (and fun) read!
Clif Castleman
Center for Wilderness Safety
www.WildSafe.com
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent reference, Dec 31 2007
By Country Mouse - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: NOLS Wilderness Medicine, 4th Edition (Paperback)
This is an excellent reference book for anyone with minimal training, especially in situations where it may be more than the usual <30 min to a well-staffed and stocked hospital.Those in hurricane, tornado, wildfire, blizzard or earthquake prone areas should keep one of these near their First Aid kit. But they should read it a few times before they do.
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