How Long to Read Wilderness and Survival Medicine, 2014

How Long Does it Take to Read Wilderness and Survival Medicine, 2014?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 6 minutes to read Wilderness and Survival Medicine, 2014 by Chris Breen

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This 2nd Edition contains a wealth of new material and 46 expanded chapters including Information on Minor Injuries and Illness, Lifesaving Surgery, Environmental Problems and Tactical Considerations Life is uncertain, people who are involved in survival situations, disasters and accidents are often unprepared both in knowledge and supplies. This book is intended to give you grounding in medical care and encourage you to prepare supplies suitable to your level of knowledge and likely situations you may encounter.It is hoped it will be useful to those who partake in extreme and wilderness sports and activities as well as those who are interested in survivalism and preparedness.Chris Breen is a Registered Nurse who served with the RAMC, a Paramedic and Clinical Tutor with additional qualifications in Trauma and Remote Medicine. He has had a long term interest in Survival medicine and is the Medical Advisor for a Preparedness group and runs courses in Survival Medicine. Craig Ellis is a Medical doctor who trained as a Specialist Emergency Physician. He has a special interest in austere medicine and medical practice during prolonged disasters. He has both worked and taught austere medical practice.The contents of this book are derived from a number of articles which have been published online and the syllabus of Wilderness and Survival Medicine Course they run.The aim of this work is to provide the lay person with the knowledge and skills to deal with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries usually dealt with by Health Care Professionals.Equipment, medical supplies and initial first aid treatment is covered, if the injury or illness would benefit from more advanced measures then these are detailed as well as any skills needed to carry them out. We will also look at aftercare and the limitations of care without the benefit of a modern health service.ContentsINTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 EXAMINATION OF PATIENTSCHAPTER 2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMSCHAPTER 3 BITES AND STINGS CHAPTER 4 DEALING WITH PARASITESCHAPTER 5 FOOT CARE CHAPTER 6 FRACTURES CHAPTER 7 SPINAL TRAUMA AND IMMOBILISATION CHAPTER 8 DISLOCATIONS CHAPTER 9 WOUNDS AND BURNSCHAPTER 10 LOCAL ANAESTHETIC CHAPTER 11 HEAD, CHEST AND ABDOMINAL TRAUMACHAPTER 12 MANAGING ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISIONS (RTCS) CHAPTER 13 MINOR INJURIES CHAPTER 14 ALLERGIC REACTION CHAPTER 15 RESPIRATORY & CARDIAC CHAPTER 16 ABDOMINAL ASSESSMENT & ILLNESSES CHAPTER 17 NEUROLOGICAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 18 CIRCULATORY PROBLEMS CHAPTER 19 DIABETES CHAPTER 20 THE SCIENCE AND ART OF WATER PURIFICATION CHAPTER 21 POISONING CHAPTER 22 SHOCK CHAPTER 23 EAR, NOSE AND THROAT (ENT) CHAPTER 24 EYE PROBLEMS CHAPTER 25 DERMATOLOGY CHAPTER 26 MINOR MEDICAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 27 MEDICATION CHAPTER 28 VACCINES (IMMUNISATION) CHAPTER 29 ROUTES OF DRUG ADMINISTRATION CHAPTER 30 CLINICAL SKILLS CHAPTER 31 MEDICAL KITS & SUPPLIES CHAPTER 32 EMERGENCY DENTISTRY CHAPTER 33 SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES (STD) CHAPTER 34 OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY CHAPTER 35 PLANNING FOR FUTURE MEDICAL NEEDS CHAPTER 36 ESTABLISHING A MEDICAL CLINIC MILITARY MEDICINE SECTION CHAPTER 37 INFECTIOUS DISEASES, NUCLEAR BIOLOGICAL & NERVE AGENT WARFARE CHAPTER 38 GUNSHOT WOUNDS, EXPLOSIONS & TACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS CHAPTER 39 TRIAGE CHAPTER 40 NUTRITION CHAPTER 41 LEGAL ISSUES CHAPTER 42 PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMSCHAPTER 43 SURGERY AND ANAESTHESIA WITH MINIMAL TRAININGCHAPTER 44 HOME LABORATORY CHAPTER 45 MEDICAL ASPECTS OF ISOLATED OR SHELTER LIVINGCHAPTER 46 PRIMITIVE MEDICINE APPENDIX 1 GCS APPENDIX 2 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY APPENDIX 3 FURTHER READING INDEX

How long is Wilderness and Survival Medicine, 2014?

Wilderness and Survival Medicine, 2014 by Chris Breen is 542 pages long, and a total of 136,584 words.

This makes it 183% the length of the average book. It also has 167% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Wilderness and Survival Medicine, 2014 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 12 hours and 26 minutes to read Wilderness and Survival Medicine, 2014 aloud.

What Reading Level is Wilderness and Survival Medicine, 2014?

Wilderness and Survival Medicine, 2014 is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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