First Aid and Survival in Mountain and Remote Areas

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Seventh edition of a pocket guide for adventurers and backpackers to basic first aid and survival, with a focus on the prevention of injury by thorough preparation. First published 1992. Includes information for the treatment of head and spinal injuries, burns, altitude sickness, fractures, hypothermia, infectious diseases and respiratory problems. Appendices include chart of medication and vital signs and useful contacts. Indexed.

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