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A Guide to Practicing Medicine in Challenging Environments Wilderness and Rescue Medicine: A Practical Guide for the Basic and Advanced Practitioner provides the critical insight and tools required to practice medicine in remote or challenging environments. There is no place in field medicine for unreasonable restrictions on the practical application of medical judgmentthat is the guiding philosophy of this userfriendly guide. Wilderness and Rescue Medicine: A Practical Guide for the Basic and Advanced Practitioner teaches readers how to improvise, adapt and exercise reasonable judgment at any level of medical training and in any difficult environment, from the desert to the oceans, from the backwoods to cities stricken by disaster. Grounded in the collective wisdom of hundreds of instructors, rescue personnel and medical practitioners, this text explores medical problems in a broad wilderness contextincluding cold injuries, altitude illness, diving and lightening injuries and toxins, among othersand pairs that exploration with the realities of solving such problems in the field, well outside the confines and comforts of mainstream medicine. Wilderness and Rescue Medicine: A Practical Guide for the Basic and Advanced Practitioner provides: The most uptodate guidance on practicing medicine in a wilderness context An introduction to critical body systems and the general principals of trauma Specific information on environmental and backcountry medicine An examination of the medical role in search and rescue missions
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Wilderness and Rescue Medicine' by Jeffrey Isaac? A: The book focuses on wilderness and rescue medicine, providing essential knowledge and skills for medical professionals and outdoor enthusiasts to handle emergencies in remote settings.
- Q: How many pages does 'Wilderness and Rescue Medicine' contain? A: The book contains 226 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What edition of 'Wilderness and Rescue Medicine' is available? A: This is the 6th edition of the book.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Wilderness and Rescue Medicine'? A: The author of the book is Jeffrey Isaac.
- Q: When was 'Wilderness and Rescue Medicine' published? A: The book was published on March 27, 2012.
- Q: Is 'Wilderness and Rescue Medicine' in new condition? A: Yes, the book is in new condition.
- Q: What category does 'Wilderness and Rescue Medicine' fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Emergency Medical Services.
- Q: Does this book include features or special materials? A: The book does not specify any additional features or materials.
- Q: Can 'Wilderness and Rescue Medicine' be useful for outdoor enthusiasts? A: Yes, it is designed to be a valuable resource for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals dealing with medical emergencies in wilderness settings.