"You want to enjoy the outdoors with family, friends, and even on your own. You don't want to fret about safety. Put your mind at ease with expert guidance from Patrick Brighton, M.D., FACS. Dr. Brighton has served as an emergency room surgeon, has managed mass-casualty situations, and has participated in several mountain rescues. Now, he's sharing his expertise with you in Staying Safe: Backyard to Backcountry. Find out what preventative steps you can take to minimize your risk, whether you're mowing the yard, hiking with friends, or camping with children. Discover the recommended and the…mehr
"You want to enjoy the outdoors with family, friends, and even on your own. You don't want to fret about safety. Put your mind at ease with expert guidance from Patrick Brighton, M.D., FACS. Dr. Brighton has served as an emergency room surgeon, has managed mass-casualty situations, and has participated in several mountain rescues. Now, he's sharing his expertise with you in Staying Safe: Backyard to Backcountry. Find out what preventative steps you can take to minimize your risk, whether you're mowing the yard, hiking with friends, or camping with children. Discover the recommended and the essential items to keep on hand-in case the worst should happen-regardless of where you are, what you're doing, and how far you are from help. Dr. Brighton guides you through first-aid responses and treatments to a variety of wilderness illnesses, injuries, and emergency situations-from sunburn and toothache to appendicitis and heart attack"--
Patrick Brighton is a board-certified general and trauma surgeon who lives high in the mountains of Colorado. Along with his wife, he has been fortunate to travel extensively and experience the wonders of the remote areas of our planet. From adventure racing in the unexplored jungles of Borneo to traversing the high peaks of the Andes to scaling Himalayan peaks, he has practiced a wide range of outdoor sports. He is currently the captain of the Ouray Mountain Rescue Team in southwest Colorado and counts himself fortunate to be surrounded by some of the world’s leading experts in the realm of mountain rescue. He has extensive experience in caring for trauma victims, including the management of multiple mass-casualty events, as well as providing care to patients in the line of duty as a rescue team member. This unique knowledge base allows him to impart wilderness medicine information from the perspective of someone who has been responsible for the complete care of injured individuals, from the time of injury to the diagnostic and therapeutic phases to rehabilitation. This rich experience forms the foundation of the practical and easy-to-understand information presented in this book.
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First Things First: Airway, Breathing, Circulation, and CPR First Aid for Common Minor Medical Issues * Rashes and Skin Conditions * Sunburn * Bruises and Scrapes * Blisters * Cramps * Dehydration * Mild Sprains * Dental Emergencies Major Medical Issues * Heart Attacks * Strokes * Shock * Altitude Sickness * Hypothermia * Hyperthermia * Frostbite and Chillblains * Diabetes * Seizures * Asthma * Opioid Overdose Infectious Diseases * Central Nervous System Infections * Pulmonary Infections * Bacterial Infections * Gastrointestinal Infections * Miscellaneous Infections Insect and Animal Encounters * Mosquito-borne Diseases * Tick-borne Diseases * Envenomations * Anaphylaxis * Animal Bites and Rabies Trauma * Penetrating Trauma * Blunt Trauma * Head, Facial, and Spinal Cord Trauma * Thoracic Trauma * Abdominal and Pelvic Trauma * Extremity Trauma * Burns and Electrical Accidents Equipment Lists Anatomy Diagrams Recommended Resources Quick Reference Index Index About the Author
