Wilderness and Remote First Aid

About this book

The official course guide for the American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid course. Based on the 2010 Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines Great for scouts outdoor enthusiasts or people who work in a remote environment Learn how to respond to over 25 first aid emergencies when help may be delayed Includes skills sheets for performing CPR and responding to both conscious and unconscious choking Wilderness and Remote First Aid Emergency Reference Guide is a 113 page manual for use in the course and serves as an important emergency reference guide after training is complete. Topics covered include: Altitude Illnesses Hypothermia Shock and Heart Attack Poisoning Snow Blindness Wounds and Wound Infection and many more The accompanying Pocket Guide is a handy 8-panel (front and back) fold-out first aid reference specifically designed for use in the field. Compact and lightweight Fits easily into a pocket of a shirt cargo pants or a backpack Weather- and tear-resistant