This comprehensive reference book clearly explains essential diagnostics and first-aid procedures necessary for wilderness injuries. Included are general principles in wilderness medicine; basic life support; outlines of major body systems, bones, joints, and soft tissue injuries, as well as toxins, allergens, common symptoms and cures; medical supplies; wilderness travel; and the newest first-aid methods for outdoor situations. This handbook is based on the continuously revised and updated Wilderness Medical Associates curriculum, and is an essential reference for anyone headed into the great outdoors.

Includes index.

An approach to medical problems -- Basic life support and the critical body systems -- Trauma -- Environmental medicine -- Backcountry medicine -- Medicine and medical supplies -- Wilderness travel.