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by Neha P. Raukar (Author)
Adventure safely with Mayo Clinic expertise: an easy-to-use illustrated guide, printed on water-resistant paper. It's your ultimate companion to the great outdoors.
Wherever your travels take you, Mayo Clinic First-Aid Guide for Outdoor Adventures is here to help you survive your next trek in the wilderness. This rugged, pocket-sized guide is lightweight, water-resistant and designed to toss into your backpack, kayak, or boat--even that first-aid kit in the trunk of your car. It's the must-have addition to your packing list. So, dust off that headlamp, shake out your sleeping bag and commit to being prepared. It could mean the difference between life and death! Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions with close to 100 illustrations on medical emergencies like:- What to do if you're bitten by a snake.
- How do you recognize frostbite?
- How do you remove a fishhook?
- What to do if a friend is struck by lightning.
- What to pack, prepare, and how to avoid injury in the first place!
Author Biography
Neha P. Raukar, M.D., M.S., is an associate professor of emergency medicine at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, Minn., and a team physician for the U.S. Olympic team. As an emergency and sports medicine physician, educator and researcher, Dr. Raukar uses evidence-based interventions to keep athletes and members of the community healthy.
Number of Pages: 244
Dimensions: 0.47 x 7.17 x 5.2 IN
Publication Date: June 04, 2024
