The wilderness medical associates field guide, written by Jim Morrissey, illustrated by Rick Lipke, is suited for outdoor professionals, wilderness travelers and rescue specialists. The guide contains a huge list of topics including - patient assessment, BLS and ALS guidelines, new clinical guidelines for spine injury assessment, as well as wound care, dislocation reduction, improvised litters, common medical problems and their treatment. In addition, there are sections on medical kit organization, helicopter safety, common medical abbreviations and much more. Field guide designed for any care giver who works within severe environments, or prolonged transport times. Dimensions: 5in x 6in.