Mountaineering First Aid: A Guide to Accident Response and First Aid Care (Mountaineers Outdoor Basics)

Are you planning an exciting mountaineering adventure? Make sure you're prepared for anything with "Mountaineering First Aid: A Guide to Accident Response and First Aid Care". This comprehensive book meets the current standards of first aid care set by the American Red Cross and the Wilderness Medical Society. Stay safe and confident in the backcountry knowing you have the latest information and skills to assess and treat injuries.

With updated figures and drawings that illustrate essential first aid skills, this fifth edition provides you with a visually engaging guide to handle any medical situation. Quick-reference boxes summarize recognition and treatment of many common first-aid problems, allowing you to quickly assess the situation and take action. No matter if you're facing serious injuries, unexpected major illnesses, or weather-related problems, this book has got you covered.

Authors Jan Carline, Martha J. Lentz, and Steven MacDonald are experts in their fields, bringing you the most reliable and up-to-date information. Jan Carline, a faculty member in Medical Education at the University of Washington, has been affiliated with the Mountaineering Oriented First Aid Program (MOFA) for over 15 years. Martha J. Lentz, Ph.D., R.N., a faculty member of the University of Washington School of Nursing, has been active in the MOFA program for over 20 years. Steven MacDonald, Ph.D., an epidemiologist in the National Center for Environmental Health at the Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has also taught the MOFA course.

Don't embark on your mountaineering expedition without the knowledge and skills provided by "Mountaineering First Aid". Order your copy today and join the thousands of satisfied adventurers who have trusted this book to keep them safe in the wilderness. Be prepared and confident, knowing you have the expertise of leading professionals at your fingertips. Order now!