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Black & White Version. If a disaster took away the hightechnology we take for granted, would you be prepared to keep you family healthy? Could you be an effective medic when hospitals are overcrowded and the ambulance is heading in the other direction? Can you take over if you were the highest medical asset left? Medical preparedness advocates Joe Alton, MD and Amy Alton, NPs awardwinning Survival Medicine Handbook: A guide for when help is NOT on the way is now out in its greatly expanded and revised 4th edition!Previous editions have been 1st place winners in the Book Excellence Awards in Medicine, and this one has many more topics and almost triple the illustrations to give you the info needed to keep it together, even when everything else falls apart. Called Americas favorite survival medic by American Outdoor Guide, NY Times/Amazon bestselling author Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Practitioner Amy Alton have put together a 700 page book that encompasses trauma care, first aid, chronic care, medical procedures, and much more. Itll be an essential reference for anyone concerned about the uncertain future.The Survival Medicine Handbook is written in plain English that anyone can understand, but its not just another medical first aid book. Its unique in that it assumes that a disaster, natural or manmade, has removed all access to hospitals or doctors for the foreseeable future; you, the average person, are now the highest medical resource left to your family. The books goal is to make you effective in that role.With over 300 topics and 300 illustrations, the 4th edition of the Survival Medicine Handbook covers just about every situation the family medic will encounter in times of trouble. This is only a portion of the table of contents:SECTION 1: PRINCIPLES OF MEDICAL PREPAREDNESSSECTION 2: BECOMING A MEDICAL ASSETSECTION 3: MEDICAL SUPPLIESSECTION 4: NATURAL MEDICINESECTION 5: THE HISTORY AND PHYSICALSECTION 6: HYGIENE AND SANITATIONSECTION 7: HEAT, COLD, AND ALTITUDE ISSUESSECTION 8: NATURAL DISASTERSSECTION 9: RADIATION/BIOLOGICAL/CHEMICAL EVENTSSECTION 10: HEAD ISSUESSECTION 11: DENTAL ISSUESSection 12: RESPIRATORY ISSUESSECTION 13: HEART ISSUESSECTION 14: ABDOMINAL ISSUESSECTION 15: URINARY TRACT ISSUESSECTION 16: GENITAL TRACT ISSUESSECTION 17: BONES AND JOINTSSTRAINS, SPRAINS, AND OTHER INJURIESWrapping a SprainSprains vs. FracturesOrthopedic Natural RemediesFRACTURESTypes of FracturesReducing a DeformityTractionApplying SplintsPlacing a CastCare of Casts and SplintsOpen Fracture Wound CareLongTerm Fracture CareDISLOCATIONSSECTION 18: SKIN ISSUESCellulitis, Abscesses and Incision and DrainageSECTION 19: ANIMAL BITES, STINGS, AND OTHER ISSUESSECTION 20: ALLERGIC REACTIONS AND ANAPHYLAXISSECTION 21: MINOR WOUNDSSECTION 22: BURNSSECTION 23: BLEEDING TRAUMABLEEDING CONTROL TECHNIQUESTOURNIQUETSHEMOSTATIC DRESSINGSSECTION 24: MAJOR WOUNDSCHEST TRAUMARib FracturesPneumothoraxNeedle DecompressionChest SealsChest TubesBLUNT TRAUMASTAB WOUNDSGUNSHOT WOUNDSSHOCKSECTION 25: OPEN WOUND CARESECTION 26: WOUND CLOSUREMETHODS OF WOUND CLOSUREHOW TO SUTURE SKINHOW TO STAPLE SKINDRAINSSECTION 27: MASS CASUALTIESSECTION 28: PATIENT TRANSPORTSECTION 29: PREGNANCY, AND CHILDBIRTHSECTION 30: OTHER MEDICAL CONDITIONSSECTION 31: PANDEMICSSECTION 32: NURSING CARE OFF THE GRIDSECTION 33: MENTAL HEALTHSECTION 34: MEDICATIONSESSENTIAL OVERTHECOUNTER MEDICATIONSPAIN MEDICATIONSNATURAL PAIN RELIEFSECTION 35: ANTIBIOTICSHOW TO USE ANTIBIOTICSWHICH AND HOW MANY?EXPIRATION DATESPROPER STORAGE Of MEDICINESWhen medical personnel are overwhelmed and modern technology is nonexistent, The Survival Medicine Handbook is THE essential book for your home library.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of The Survival Medicine Handbook? A: The Survival Medicine Handbook primarily focuses on preparing individuals to provide medical care in emergency situations when access to hospitals or professional medical help is unavailable.
- Q: Who are the authors of The Survival Medicine Handbook? A: The book is authored by Dr. Joe Alton, a medical doctor, and Nurse Practitioner Amy Alton, who are both recognized for their expertise in medical preparedness.
- Q: How many pages does The Survival Medicine Handbook have? A: The Survival Medicine Handbook contains 694 pages packed with essential medical information and illustrations.
- Q: What types of medical situations does the handbook cover? A: The handbook covers a wide range of medical situations, including trauma care, first aid, chronic care, and various medical procedures, with over 300 topics addressed.
- Q: Is The Survival Medicine Handbook suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the handbook is written in plain English, making it accessible for beginners and those without a medical background.
- Q: What edition of The Survival Medicine Handbook is currently available? A: The currently available edition is the 4th edition, which has been expanded and revised to include more topics and illustrations.
- Q: When was The Survival Medicine Handbook published? A: The book was published on August 24, 2021.
- Q: What is the format of The Survival Medicine Handbook? A: The Survival Medicine Handbook is available in paperback format.
- Q: Can this book help in natural disaster situations? A: Yes, the handbook includes sections specifically addressing natural disasters and how to respond effectively in such emergencies.
- Q: What are some key topics included in the handbook? A: Key topics include medical supplies, hygiene and sanitation, mental health, medication usage, and specific medical conditions like trauma and pandemics.