Staying Safe: Backyard to Backcountry: Outdoor Medical Handbook

Learn basic first aid, as well as how to prevent and treat outdoor medical emergencies, from common illness and injury to catastrophe.

A worst-case scenario can happen anytime, anywhere—but you don’t want to fret about safety. Put your mind at ease with expert guidance from Patrick Brighton, MD, FACS. Dr. Brighton has served as an emergency room surgeon, has managed mass-casualty situations, and has participated in several mountain rescues. Now, he’s sharing his expertise with you in Staying Safe: Backyard to Backcountry.

• Basic techniques in first aid, as well as potentially life-saving treatments
• Information organized by type of injury, so you can quickly find what you need
• Easy-to-understand instructions that help you assess each situation and decide how to proceed
• Considerations for nature’s variable challenges, like limited resources, weather, victim/rescuer capabilities, and evacuation options
• Medical techniques based on the latest research from the American College of Surgeons, the American Heart Association, and Dr. Brighton’s decades of experience