Remote Medic Field Guide: A Practical Approach is just that, a practical guide. This text has been written to provide trained Remote Medics with a reference guide to care for individuals in need of not only emergency care but also many of the non-emergent clinical medical issues that arise in isolated locations. It is assumed that the medics utilizing this material are trained to a level of at least emergency medical technician or higher, and are properly supplied and equipped. This is not a survival or 'do-it-yourself' manual. Rather it is a combination of several fields of medicine and treatment regimens that would apply to the Remote Medic's skill set in an isolated area. In many cases, the Remote Medic working in these areas of the world, isolated from definitive healthcare facilities or advanced emergency medical services, may be the only source of healthcare for those in his or her charge. As such, their mission may not be limited to providing emergency care to those critically ill or injured. It will also involve dealing with common medical issues that are experienced on a day-to-day basis. Evacuation or advanced assistance can be hours, if not days away. Not ideal conditions by any means. The information contained in this book is presented in a straight forward, "nuts-and-bolts" way. The clinical issues are formatted in a, 'what it is, what causes it, what are the signs and symptoms, and how do we treat it' manner for ease of use. It is sincerely hoped that this practical guide will find its way into every Remote Duty Medic's kit and make life a little easier along the way.

Based on Dr. Auerbach’s renowned Wilderness Medicine text, Field Guide to Wilderness Medicine, 5th Edition, is your portable, authoritative guide to the full range of medical and emergency situations that occur in non-traditional settings. Useful for experienced physicians as well as advanced practice providers, this unique medical guide covers an indispensable range of topics in a well-illustrated, highly condensed format – in print or on any mobile device – for quick access anytime, anywhere. An easy-access presentation ensures rapid retrieval and comprehension of wilderness medical information, with "Signs and Symptoms" and "Treatment" sections, bulleted lists, and quick-reference text boxes in every chapter. All chapters are thoroughly up to date, including new information on travel medicine, medications, immunizations, and field treatment of common conditions. Step-by-step explanations from wilderness medicine experts cover the clinical presentation and treatment of a full range of wilderness emergencies and show you how to improvise with available materials. Comprehensive coverage includes dive medicine and water-related emergencies, mountain medicine and wilderness survival, global humanitarian relief and disaster medicine, high-altitude medicine, pain management, and much more. Line drawings and color plates help you quickly an accurately identify skin manifestations, plants, poisonous mushrooms, snakes, insects, and more. Useful appendices address everything from environment-specific situations to lists of essential supplies, medicines, and many additional topics of care.

Diver Medic Field Operations: A Practical Guide is just that, a practical guide. This text has been written to provide trained Diver Medics with a reference guide to care for individuals in need of not only emergency care but also many of the non-emergent clinical medical issues that arise in remote locations. It is assumed that the medics utilizing this material are trained to a level of at least emergency medical technician or equivalent and are properly supplied and equipped. This is not a survival or 'do-it-yourself' manual. Rather it is a combination of several fields of medicine and treatment regiments that would apply to the Diver Medic's skill set in an isolated area. In many cases, the Diver Medic working in the remote areas of the world, isolated from definitive healthcare facilities or advanced emergency medical services, may be the only source of healthcare for those in his or her charge. As such, their medical mission will not be limited to providing just emergency care to those critically ill or injured. It will also involve dealing with common medical issues that are experienced on a day-to-day basis. The working environment could be an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico or the North Sea, an isolated installation in the Middle East, or a saturation habitat stored at 1000 fsw (300+meters). Not ideal conditions by any means. Evacuation or advanced assistance can be hours, if not days away. The information contained in this book is a presented in a straight forward, nuts-and-bolts way. The clinical issues are formatted in a, 'what it is, what causes it, what are the signs and symptoms, and how do we treat it' manner for ease of use. It is sincerely hoped that this practical guide will find its way into every Diver Medic's kit. and make life a little easier along the way.

Packed with step-by-step instructions, how-to explanations, and practical approaches to outdoor and wilderness emergencies, this newly updated guide explains the best ways to respond to just about any medical problem when help is miles or days away. Logically organized, "Medicine for the Outdoors" may literally save a life.

This field-guide handbook, based upon Dr. Auerbach's text Wilderness Medicine, 4th Edition, focuses on information that is needed when medical situations present in the wilderness setting. Perfect for the physician on the go, this new 2nd edition includes more chapters and appendixes for an even quicker more complete reference! Complements Wilderness Medicine, 4th Edition. Perfect for the physician on the go. Comprehensive coverage of outdoor medicine. New chapters include: Solar Radiation and Sunscreen, Emergency Airway Management, Emergency Oxygen Administration, Pain Management, Cardiopulmonary Emergencies, Neurological Emergencies, Improvised Litters and Carriers, Aeromedical Transport, Survival, Knots, Children in the Wilderness, Women in the Wilderness. Includes information on splints, slings, dressings, and hot spots. Expanded coverage of Animal Attacks and Zoonoses (diseases carried by animals that can be transmitted to humans, i.e. rabies). 6 Appendixes, including: Priority First Aid Equipment, Contingency Supplies for Wilderness Travel, and Medicine Specific to Women's Health.

The Wilderness Medical Associates Field Guide is the perfect companion for wilderness travelers and recreationalists, outdoor professionals, and rescue specialists. The guide contains a huge list of topics covering the major medical emergencies you may encounter when dialing 911 is not an option. Topics include: patient assessment, common medical problems and their treatment, basic and advanced life support guidelines, spine injury assessment, wound care, dislocation reduction, improvised litters and much, much more. The information is presented in a user- friendly format with charts, diagrams, bullets, and tables. Printed on waterproof and tearproof paper, this Field Guide is truly a piece of gear to be included with your outdoor and/or rescue equipment.