The ultimate survival medicine guide : emergency preparedness for any disaster / Joseph Alton. and Amy Alton.
Publisher: New York, NY : Skyhorse Publishing, 2015Description: xiii, 311 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cmISBN:- 9781629147703 (paperback)
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Table of Contents
Introduction
I. Principles of Medical Preparedness
Medical Preparedness: How to Get Started
Wilderness Medicine vs. Long-Term Survival Medicine
The Importance of Community
II. Becoming a Medical Resource
The Status Assessment
Likely Medical Issues You Will Face
Medical Skills You Will Want to Learn
Medical Supplies
Natural Remedies
The Physical Exam
The Mass Casualty Incident
Patient Transport
III. Hygiene and Sanitation
Hygiene-Related Medical Problems
Lice and Ticks
Dental Care
Respiratory Infections
The Effective Sickroom
Food-Borne and Water-Borne Illness
Diarrheal Disease and Dehydration
IV. Infections
Appendicitis and Conditions that Mimic It
Urinary Tract Infections
Hepatitis
Fungal Infections
Cellulitis
Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
V. Environmental Factors
Heat-Related Emergencies
Cold-Related Medical Issues
Altitude Sickness
Wildfire Preparedness
Storm Preparedness
Earthquake Preparedness
Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis
Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac
VI. Injuries to Soft Tissues
Minor Wounds
Hemorrhagic and Major Wounds
Burn Injuries
Animal Bites
Snake Bites
Invertebrate Bites and Stings
Head Injuries
Sprains and Strains
Dislocations
Fractures
Amputation
VII. Chronic Medical Problems
Thyroid Disease
Diabetes
High Blood Pressure
Heart Disease and Chest Pain
Seizure Disorders
Kidney Stones and Gall Bladder Disease
VIII. Other Important Medical Issues
CPR in Austere Settings
Headache
Eye Issues
Nosebleeds
Earache
Hemorrhoids
Birth Control, Pregnancy, and Delivery
IX. Medications
Essential Over-the-Counter Drugs
Pain Medications
Natural Pain Relief
Stockpiling Medications
Emergency Contacts
includes index: p 311
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