Staying Safe: Backyard to Backcountry

Proven topic: Nearly 6,000 copies of the author’s Outdoor Medicine quick guide have sold Put your mind at ease with medical guidance from an expert Not intimidating: easy-to-understand instructions that help you assess each situation and decide how to proceed Information organized by type of injury to quickly find what you need to know Concise descriptions of diagnosis, treatment options, and evacuation strategies during backcountry medical emergencies Preventative steps that minimize risk while outdoors, as well as recommended safety items to keep on hand First-aid responses and treatments to a variety of common wilderness illnesses, injuries, and emergency situations Considerations for nature’s variable challenges, like limited resources, weather, victim/rescuer capabilities, and evacuation options Variety of gear lists: for families, everyday hikers/backpackers, for longer expeditions, and more Field notes—real stories from the field Expert author is a board-certified surgeon; an experienced mountaineer, ice climber, and rock climber; a kayaker; and a member of a mountain rescue team Treatment strategies based on the latest research from the American College of Surgeons, the American Heart Association, and the author’s experiences Information on what to do and what not to do in an emergency situation Extreme value: potentially life-saving information for under $20