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Section I: Introduction |
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1 Wilderness Emergency Medical Care |
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First Response and Responsibility |
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A Brief History of Wilderness Medicine |
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Wilderness Medicine vs. Urban Medicine |
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5 | (1) |
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2 Legal Issues in Wilderness Medicine |
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7 | (6) |
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8 | (1) |
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9 | (1) |
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Section II: Patient Assessment and Initial Concerns |
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Stop! Assess the Patient for Immediate Threats to Life |
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Stop! Complete a Focused Exam and Patient History |
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Stop! Make a Problem List and a Plan |
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Stop! Monitor the Patient's Condition |
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26 | (3) |
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29 | (6) |
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Basic Anatomy of the Airway |
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29 | (1) |
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30 | (1) |
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Foreign-Body Airway Obstruction: Conscious Adult |
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31 | (1) |
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32 | (2) |
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34 | (1) |
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5 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
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35 | (6) |
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Basic Anatomy of the Heart |
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35 | (1) |
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36 | (1) |
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
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36 | (1) |
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37 | (1) |
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Complications Caused by CPR |
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38 | (1) |
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Criteria for Stopping CPR |
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38 | (1) |
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Special Considerations for the Wilderness |
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38 | (1) |
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Specific Wilderness Situations |
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39 | (1) |
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39 | (2) |
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41 | (4) |
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41 | (1) |
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Body Response to Bleeding |
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41 | (1) |
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Control of External Bleeding |
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42 | (1) |
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43 | (1) |
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43 | (2) |
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45 | (8) |
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Basic Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System |
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45 | (1) |
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46 | (1) |
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Types and Causes of Shock |
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46 | (1) |
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47 | (2) |
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49 | (1) |
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49 | (1) |
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50 | (3) |
Section III: Traumatic Injuries |
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53 | (8) |
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Basic Anatomy of the Spine |
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53 | (1) |
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54 | (1) |
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Types of Spinal Cord Injuries |
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54 | (1) |
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General Assessment of the Spine |
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55 | (1) |
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Treatment for Suspected Spinal Injury |
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55 | (1) |
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Lifting and Moving a Patient |
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56 | (2) |
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Special Considerations for the Wilderness |
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58 | (1) |
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The Focused Spine Assessment |
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59 | (1) |
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60 | (1) |
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61 | (6) |
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Basic Anatomy of the Head |
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61 | (1) |
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61 | (3) |
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64 | (1) |
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Treatment for Serious Head Injury |
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65 | (1) |
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65 | (2) |
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67 | (6) |
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Basic Anatomy of the Chest and Normal Breathing |
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67 | (1) |
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68 | (4) |
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General Treatment Guidelines |
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72 | (1) |
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72 | (1) |
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73 | (4) |
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Basic Anatomy of the Abdomen |
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73 | (1) |
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General Abdominal Trauma Assessment |
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74 | (1) |
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Blunt Trauma Assessment and Treatment |
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75 | (1) |
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Penetrating Trauma Assessment and Treatment |
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75 | (1) |
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75 | (2) |
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77 | (10) |
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General Assessment of Athletic Injuries |
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77 | (1) |
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General Treatment of Athletic Injuries |
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78 | (1) |
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Specific Treatment for General Types of Athletic Injuries |
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78 | (1) |
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Specific Treatment for Specific Athletic Injuries |
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79 | (5) |
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Prevention of Athletic Injuries |
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84 | (1) |
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85 | (2) |
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87 | (8) |
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Basic Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System |
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87 | (1) |
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General Assessment of a Fracture |
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88 | (1) |
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General Principles of Fracture Treatment |
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88 | (2) |
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Specific Treatment for Upper Body Fractures |
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90 | (2) |
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Specific Treatment for Lower Body Fractures |
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92 | (1) |
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93 | (1) |
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94 | (1) |
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95 | (6) |
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General Assessment and Treatment of Dislocations |
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Specific Treatment for Upper Body Dislocations |
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96 | (2) |
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Specific Treatment for Lower Body Dislocations |
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98 | (1) |
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Long-Term Care for Dislocations |
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99 | (1) |
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99 | (2) |
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15 Wilderness Wound Management |
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Basic Anatomy of the Skin |
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101 | (1) |
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102 | (1) |
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102 | (1) |
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Management of Specific Wounds |
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103 | (3) |
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Evacuation Guidelines for Wounds |
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106 | (1) |
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Wilderness Burn Management |
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107 | (1) |
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Evacuation Guidelines for Burns |
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108 | (1) |
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General Wound Infection Management |
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109 | (1) |
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Evacuation Guidelines for Infected Wounds |
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109 | (4) |
Section IV: Environmental Emergencies |
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16 Cold-Induced Emergencies |
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113 | (8) |
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113 | (1) |
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114 | (1) |
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114 | (4) |
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118 | (2) |
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120 | (1) |
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17 Heat-Induced Emergencies |
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121 | (6) |
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121 | (1) |
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122 | (1) |
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122 | (1) |
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122 | (2) |
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124 | (1) |
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Prevention of Heat-Induced Emergencies |
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124 | (1) |
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125 | (2) |
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127 | (6) |
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127 | (1) |
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128 | (1) |
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High-Altitude Cerebral Edema |
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128 | (2) |
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High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema |
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130 | (1) |
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Prevention of Altitude Illnesses |
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130 | (1) |
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130 | (3) |
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19 Immersion and Submersion Incidents |
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133 | (4) |
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134 | (1) |
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134 | (1) |
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135 | (1) |
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135 | (1) |
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135 | (2) |
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137 | (4) |
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138 | (1) |
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138 | (1) |
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Management of the Patient |
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138 | (1) |
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Prevention of Lightning Injuries |
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138 | (2) |
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140 | (1) |
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21 North American Bites and Stings |
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141 | (14) |
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141 | (2) |
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143 | (2) |
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145 | (1) |
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145 | (5) |
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150 | (1) |
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150 | (1) |
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151 | (2) |
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153 | (2) |
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155 | (8) |
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Physical Principles of Diving |
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155 | (1) |
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156 | (1) |
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157 | (1) |
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Prevention of Diving Emergencies |
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158 | (1) |
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159 | (4) |
Section V: Medical Emergencies |
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163 | (4) |
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Types of Cardiac Emergencies |
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163 | (2) |
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General Treatment for Cardiac Emergencies |
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165 | (1) |
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166 | (1) |
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24 Respiratory Emergencies |
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167 | (6) |
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Types of Respiratory Emergencies |
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167 | (3) |
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170 | (3) |
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25 Neurological Emergencies |
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173 | (4) |
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Basic Anatomy of the Brain |
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173 | (1) |
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Types of Neurological Emergencies |
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174 | (2) |
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176 | (1) |
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177 | (4) |
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177 | (1) |
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178 | (1) |
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178 | (1) |
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178 | (1) |
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Diabetics in the Wilderness |
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179 | (1) |
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Prevention of Diabetic Emergencies |
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179 | (1) |
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180 | (1) |
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181 | (4) |
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181 | (2) |
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Treatment for Ingested Poisons |
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183 | (1) |
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183 | (1) |
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Treatment for Inhaled Poisons |
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184 | (1) |
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184 | (1) |
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184 | (1) |
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General Treatment Guidelines for Poisonings |
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184 | (1) |
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184 | (1) |
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28 Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis |
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185 | (4) |
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185 | (1) |
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186 | (1) |
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187 | (2) |
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189 | (4) |
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General Abdominal Illness Assessment |
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189 | (1) |
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Some Types of Abdominal Illnesses |
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190 | (2) |
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General Treatment for Abdominal Illnesses |
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192 | (1) |
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192 | (1) |
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30 Communicable Diseases and Camp Hygiene |
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193 | (10) |
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193 | (1) |
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194 | (1) |
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Some Specific Communicable Diseases |
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194 | (2) |
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196 | (2) |
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Principles of Camp Hygiene |
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198 | (5) |
Section VI: Special Emergencies |
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31 Common Wilderness Medical Problems |
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203 | (14) |
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203 | (1) |
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204 | (1) |
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205 | (1) |
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206 | (1) |
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206 | (4) |
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Gastrointestinal Problems |
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210 | (1) |
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211 | (2) |
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213 | (1) |
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214 | (1) |
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215 | (1) |
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216 | (1) |
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32 Gender-Specific Emergencies |
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217 | (6) |
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General Assessment Guidelines for Urinary and Reproductive Emergencies |
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217 | (1) |
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Basic Anatomy of Biological Male Genitalia |
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217 | (1) |
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Specific Emergencies for People with a Penis |
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218 | (1) |
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Basic Anatomy of Biological Female Genitalia |
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219 | (1) |
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Specific Emergencies for People with a Vagina |
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219 | (4) |
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33 Obstetrical Emergencies |
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223 | (8) |
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Basic Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy |
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223 | (1) |
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224 | (1) |
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225 | (3) |
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Complications of Delivery |
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228 | (1) |
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34 Psychological and Behavioral Emergencies |
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231 | (8) |
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Normal Responses to Crisis |
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231 | (1) |
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Basic Psychological Impairment |
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233 | (2) |
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235 | (4) |
Section VII: Special Concerns |
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35 Emergency Procedures for Outdoor Groups |
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239 | (6) |
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239 | (1) |
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240 | (2) |
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Managing a Lost Person Incident |
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242 | (1) |
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242 | (3) |
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36 Wilderness Transportation of the Sick or Injured |
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245 | (10) |
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245 | (1) |
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245 | (2) |
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247 | (1) |
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248 | (4) |
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252 | (1) |
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252 | (1) |
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253 | (2) |
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37 Wilderness Medical Kits |
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255 | (6) |
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General Guidelines for Wilderness Medical Kits |
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255 | (1) |
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Specific Considerations for Wilderness Medical Kits |
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256 | (1) |
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257 | (4) |
Appendixes |
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A Oxygen and Mechanical Aids to Breathing |
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261 | (6) |
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261 | (1) |
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Supplemental Oxygen Safety |
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261 | (1) |
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261 | (1) |
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261 | (1) |
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262 | (1) |
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262 | (1) |
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263 | (1) |
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Positive Pressure Delivery |
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264 | (1) |
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B Automated External Defibrillation |
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267 | (2) |
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267 | (1) |
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C Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers |
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269 | (4) |
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269 | (1) |
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269 | (1) |
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Foreign-Body Airway Obstructions |
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270 | (1) |
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Rescue Breathing for Children and Infants |
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271 | (2) |
Glossary |
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Bibliography |
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285 | (2) |
Index |
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About the Author |
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