Wilderness Medical Society practice guidelines for wilderness emergency care

by William W. (ed) FORGEY

The practice guidelines are the official statement of the Wilderness Medical Society on the best methods of handling wilderness related trauma, illness, or environmental injury. This peer reviewed work has 31 contributors and has been reviewed by two panels of the society consisting of an additional 14 physicians. The practice guidelines discuss treatment goals for 24 basic subjects. This publication also includes the Wilderness Pre-hospital Emergency Care Curriculum suggested by the Wilderness Medical Society for inclusion in the instruction of Wilderness Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT-W). This book is a must for anyone dealing with emergency planning, first aid procedures, or care of persons heading into remote areas for sport or employment. Learn the latest techniques approved and recommended by the Wilderness Medical Society.

80 pages, Hardcover

First published January 28, 1995

Reviews

[Christopher Cagle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good concise manual but definitely not for the untrained/unqualified. Best parts are the “Evacuation Decisions” sections for each emergency.