Wilderness First Aid Field Guide: .

Wilderness First Aid Field Guide: .

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