Patient assessment. Patient assessment system -- Traumatic injuries. Shock -- Chest injuries -- Brain and spinal cord in
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Table of contents :
Patient assessment. Patient assessment system --
Traumatic injuries. Shock --
Chest injuries --
Brain and spinal cord injuries --
Fractures and dislocations --
Athletic injuries --
Soft tissue injuries --
Burns --
Environmental injuries. Cold injuries --
Heat illness --
Altitude illness --
Poisons, stings, and bites --
Lightning injuries --
Drowning and cold water immersion --
Marine envenomations --
Medical emergencies. Allergies and anaphylaxis --
Respiratory and cardiac emergencies --
Abdominal pain --
Diabetes, seizures, and unresponsive states --
Genitourinary medical concerns --
Mental health concerns --
Expedition medicine. Hygiene and water disinfection --
Hydration --
Dental emergencies --
Common non-urgent medical problems --
Leadership, teamwork, and communication --
Judgment and decision-making --
Stress and the rescuer --
Medical legal concepts in wilderness medicine.