Medicine for the Outdoors, 7th Edition

For nearly four decades, Medicine for the Outdoors has been the indispensable companion for adventurers venturing into diverse terrains. This essential guide delivers clear, illustrated instructions for immediate stabilization and treatment of medical emergencies, crucial when professional medical care is unavailable.

Key Features:

• Environment-Specific Disorders: Comprehensive coverage of conditions related to various environments, including natural disasters, altitude sickness, water incidents, and temperature-related illnesses.
• Wildlife and Poisoning Guidance: Practical advice on managing animal attacks, venomous bites, plant and mushroom poisoning, and infectious diseases.
• Critical Medical Topics: In-depth discussions on antibiotics, medications, opioid overdose treatment, wound closure, bleeding control, spinal assessment, and more.
• Updated and Enhanced Content: Current guidelines, expanded illustrations, and a new chapter on patient assessment in outdoor emergencies.
• Advanced Medical Information: Valuable insights for physicians and expedition medical staff of all experience levels.
• Enhanced eBook: Access the complete text, figures, and references on multiple devices.