Alton L Thygerson, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (Aaos), Steven M Thygerson, Justin S Thygerson

Wilderness First Aid Field Guide

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Wilderness First Aid Field Guide, Third Edition is your user-friendly, pocket-sized guide that provides quick access to essential information for handling common injuries and illnesses when medical care is an hour or more away. This durable and water-resistant resource features: ¿User-friendly A-Z format ¿Decision tables outlining what signs to look for and what treatment steps to take ¿How to signal for help, when to evacuate, and recommended first aid supplies ¿New content on back blows for adults, encircling thumbs CPR technique for infants, and more ¿Prevention advice ranging from altitude illness and bear attacks to waterborne diseases and tick bites The Third Edition has been revised to place special emphasis on life-saving skills so responders have greater willingness and confidence to act and communicate during actual emergencies. Additionally, the content has been updated to meet and exceed the following guidelines: ¿International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) recommendations ¿Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) guidelines ¿Wilderness Medical Society guidelines ¿Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines For a more comprehensive wilderness first aid text, refer to Wilderness First Aid: Emergency Care in Remote Locations, Sixth Edition.ECSI programs are offered in association with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Emergency Physicians-two of the most renowned medical organizations in the world. These organizations provide medical direction to ECSI and stand behind the content of our training materials. Our programs are consistent with ILCOR recommendations and meet or exceed the American Health Association (AHA) guidelines. To learn how to become an ECSI instructor or approved ECSI Education Center, visit https://www.ecsinstitute.org/get-started/instructor.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
• 3rd edition
• Seitenzahl: 198
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Februar 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 114mm x 145mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 200g
• ISBN-13: 9781284254815
• ISBN-10: 128425481X
• Artikelnr.: 67074193

Autorenporträt

Dr. Alton L.Thygerson was born and raised in Texas where as a high school senior he won the Texas State 100-yard and 220-yard dashes. He attended BYU on an athletic scholarship and was a conference champ in the 100-yard dash. As of 2006 he has taught a total of 43 years: BYU, Chabot College (CA), and Cambell Union High School Disctrict (CA). His five sons have all gone into a health or safety related field. He has authored over 40 books for various organizations such as--the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), National Safety Council, Wilderness Medical Society, American Heart Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Thygerson has also authored 1,200 Deseret News weekly articles.