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Index
Cover
Title
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Injury Quick Reference Guide
Illness Quick Reference Guide
Chapter 1: Before Going into the Mountains
Defining First Aid
Causes and Prevention of Injuries
Being Prepared
Chapter 2: When an Injury Occurs
Seven Steps for First Aid Response
Step 1: Take Charge of the Situation
Step 2: Approach the Patient Safely
Step 3: Perform Emergency Resue and Urgent First Aid
Step 4: Protect the Patient
Step 5: Check for Other Injuries
Chapter 3: First Aid for Specific Conditions
Preventing Infection in the First Aider
Injuries
Shock
Illnesses Related to Environment: Cold, Heat, and High Altitude
Sudden Major Illness
Major Bites and Stings
Other Miseries
First Aid for Infants and Children
Chapter 4: Step 6: Plan What to Do
Deciding to End a Trip
Establish Priorities
Planning for First Aid
Patient Movement
Deciding to Evacuate
Chapter 5: Step 7: Carry Out the Plan
Sending Out for Help
Handheld Radios and Cellular Phones
Helicopter Rescue
Patient Monitoring
Altering the Plan
Conclusion
Additional Reading
Index
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