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This is a book about some bad things that can happen to you in the mountains-things that can kill you, in fact. Other books covering wilderness first aid usually hit only the high points. For those who want a deeper understanding, such as Search and Rescue team members, this book contains a wider range of information on each subject. The book spotlights the latest and best information on prevention of trauma and dealing with it effectively-as well as what treatments only make matters worse: Snakebite -- Identifying venomous snakes and avoiding them Treating snakebites-and how not to treat them Acute Mountain Illness -- Prevention Symptoms Treatment Lightning -- Warning signs First aid for victims Avalanche -- Dynamics and characteristics Safety protocols Rescue Hypothermia -- Diagnosis Treatment-and how not to treat it Wayne Smart, EMT, is founder of Far Out First Aid and teaches courses regularly on wilderness and remote first aid.

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