About this item
Skills to Save A LifeWhether you are miles from help or immersed in an urban disaster situation, every second counts during a medical emergency. This book will help you take quick, effective action to stabilize the situation.The easy-to-follow, step-by-step instruction in this book will help you prevent or respond to:DehydrationHypothermia, frostbite and heatstrokeSkin wounds including burns, cuts, bites and gunshotsAnaphylaxis, allergic reactions and rashesBroken bones and injured joints Plus you'll find detailed packing lists for survival first aid kits of all sizes. This pocket-sized manual is perfect for packing in first aid kits, bug out bags, day-hiking packs and vehicle kits. Medical emergencies are unplanned and unpredictable, but you can be prepared.
About the Author
James Hubbard, MD, MPH, is one of the nation's foremost survival-medicine experts. In his signature easy-to-read style, he writes about how to deal with medical problems during a disaster, while stranded in the wilderness or whenever expert help is impossible to get.
In addition to being a best-selling author and speaker, Dr. Hubbard is the publisher of the popular website TheSurvivalDoctor.com. He believes lifesaving medical information shouldn't be reserved for health care professionals. "Everyone deserves the chance to survive," he says. Through his books, he strives to make this information not only available but understandable and interesting to read.
Dr. Hubbard's evidence-based tips are a combination of modern medicine, makeshift treatments and Grandma's home remedies. He's been a family doctor for over 30 years.
