Wilderness First Aid Field Guide - Softcover

American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS); Alton L. Thygerson; Steven M. Thygerson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1284212653 ISBN 13: 9781284212655

Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 2016

Synopsis

The Second Edition of the Wilderness First Aid Field Guide meets the Wilderness First Aid Curriculum of the Boy Scouts of America. Wilderness First Aid Field Guide, Second Edition is a user-friendly, pocket-sized guide that has been updated to reflect the 2015 CPR/ECC guidelines. This durable and water-resistant resource features: Essential information for when medical help is more than one hour away How to signal for help, when to evacuate, and recommended first aid supplies "What to look for" and "What to do" tables for injuries and illnesses Prevention advice ranging from altitude illness and bear attacks to lightning strikes and tick bites Heat index and wind chill charts Quick access to contents using an A-Z format The second edition features: Updated CPR and AED content Updated asthma and diabetic emergencies sections New sections on ear and chest injuries, including new information on chest pain Expanded content on bleeding and wound care, including new information on tourniquet use New information on scalp wounds and brain injuries in the head injury section

About this title

About the Authors

With more than 38,000 members, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (aaos.org or orthoinfo.org), is the premier not-for-profit organization that provides education programs for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals, champions the interests of patients and advances the highest quality of musculoskeletal health. Orthopaedic surgeons and the Academy are the authoritative sources of information for patients and the general public on musculoskeletal conditions, treatments and related issues.More than one in four Americans have bone or joint health problems, making them the greatest cause of lost work days in the U.S. When orthopaedic surgeons restore mobility and reduce pain, they help people get back to work and to independent, productive lives. Orthopaedic surgeons keep this “Nation in Motion.” To learn more about A Nation in Motion campaign, or to read hundreds of patient stories or to submit your own story, visit ANationInMotion.org.

Dr. Alton L.Thygerson was born and raised in Texas where as a high school senior he won the Texas State 100-yard and 220-yard dashes. He attended BYU on an athletic scholarship and was a conference champ in the 100-yard dash. As of 2006 he has taught a total of 43 years: BYU, Chabot College (CA), and Cambell Union High School Disctrict (CA). His five sons have all gone into a health or safety related field. He has authored over 40 books for various organizations such as--the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), National Safety Council, Wilderness Medical Society, American Heart Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Thygerson has also authored 1,200 Deseret News weekly articles.

Dr. Steven M. Thygerson is an assistant professor in the Department of Health Science at Brigham Young University. Prior to his appointment at BYU, he worked for 9 years in various occupational and environmental health settings, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration as a researcher, Eastman Kodak Company as the site industrial hygienist and safety engineer and most recently at the Workers Compensation Fund as the Senior Safety and Health Consultant. Steve is now excited to train students in occupational safety and health systems and programs in order to provide a safer workplace for people throughout the world. Steve is affiliated with national associations such as the American Industrial Hygiene Association and the American Society of Safety Engineers. He received his B.S. in Zoology from BYU, his MSPH from the University of Utah and his Ph.D. in environmental health from Colorado State University. He is also certified in the comprehensive practice of industrial hygiene (CIH). His wife Adrianne is a graduate of BYU in conservation biology. Together, they have 4 children: Jakob, Tanner, McKinley and Anders. Hobbies include hiking, camping, skiing, rock climbing, golfing, home projects and geocaching.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1284212653
• ISBN 13: 9781284212655
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 130