Mountaineering First Aid

A Guide to Accident Response and First Aid Care

By: Jan Carline

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Paperback | 1 September 2004 | Edition Number 5

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176 Pages

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The classic text on mountaineering first aid has been updated to include the latest treatment protocols for backcountry injuries. *Revised to meet the current standards of first aid care by the American Red Cross and the Wilderness Medical Society *Updated figures and drawings that illustrate essential first aid skills *New quick-reference boxes that summarize recognition and treatment of many first-aid problems. This completely revised and updated 5th edition gives you all the latest information on assessing and treating conditions you may encounter in the wild, from serious injuries such as dislocations and fractures to unexpected major illness to weather-related problems. With quick-reference checklists of symptoms and procedures, recommendations on first aid kits and equipment, and more, Mountaineering First Aid will prepare you for anything in the backcountry.

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Foreword	p. 8
Acknowledgements	p. 9
Introduction	p. 10
Injury Quick Reference Guide	p. 11
Illness Quick Reference Guide	p. 13
Before Going Into the Mountains	p. 15
Defining First Aid	p. 16
Causes and Prevention of Injuries	p. 17
Being Prepared	p. 20
When an Injury Occurs	p. 29
Seven Steps for First Aid Response	p. 29
Take Charge of the Situation	p. 31
Approach the Patient Safely	p. 34
Perform Emergency Resue and Urgent First Aid	p. 35
Protect the Patient	p. 45
Check for Other Injuries	p. 49
First Aid for Specific Conditions	p. 65
Preventing Infection in the First Aider	p. 65
Injuries	p. 67
Shock	p. 102
Illnesses Related to Environment: Cold, Heat, and High Altitude	p. 106
Sudden Major Illness	p. 129
Major Bites and Stings	p. 134
Other Miseries	p. 138
First Aid for Infants and Children	p. 145
Step 6: Plan What to Do	p. 149
Deciding to End a Trip	p. 149
Establish Priorities	p. 150
Planning for First Aid	p. 150
Patient Movement	p. 151
Deciding to Evacuate	p. 156
Step 7: Carry Out the Plan	p. 159
Sending Out for Help	p. 159
Handheld Radios and Cellular Phones	p. 161
Helicopter Rescue	p. 162
Patient Monitoring	p. 164
Altering the Plan	p. 164
Conclusion	p. 165
Additional Reading	p. 166
Index	p. 168
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Mountaineering First Aid

A Guide to Accident Response and First Aid Care

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