From: "Michael Edelman" <mje_at_spamcop.net> > > From: Rick.Sylvia_at_ferguson.com > > Subject: [Paddlewise] Wilderness Survival & First Aid > > > > Then, I'd like the same in terms of a First Aid book - how to splint a > > broken arm, how to stop bleeding, how to bandage a deep cut, etc. What is > > the "bible" here? > > > > You want "Wilderness Medicine, Beyond First Aid" by William W. Forgey. I, too, prefer Forgey's book to others. However, it's not a substitute for a good first aid course. So get the book and take a comprehensive course - at least a two-three day with CPR. There are several companies that specialize in wilderness first aid. There is also a good book from St. John Ambulance called "Official Wilderness First-Aid Guide" (McClelland&Stewart Inc, ISBN 0-7710-8250-9). Written by Wayne Merry (first person to climb El Capitan) it's quite extensive and focuses on medical emergencies in the north. It's target audience includes First Nations persons in remote communities as well as the adventurer. It includes such esoteric problems as poisoning from mushrooms and berries, gunshot wounds and delivering babies*. As such it's bigger than Forgey's book. Mike *Puts a new light on the problem of paddling with kids. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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