{"product_id":"when-help-is-miles-away-jed-stone-9798293375516","title":"When Help is Miles Away: : Wilderness First Aid for Everyone","description":"\u003cp\u003eImagine: you're on a remote trail when you see another runner fall-hard. She's confused, bleeding heavily from a deep gash, and you're miles from the nearest road. The seconds are ticking by. What do you do first? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the wilderness, the rules change. A simple injury can become a life-threatening emergency when help is measured in hours, not minutes. Standard first aid protocols are not enough when you're facing extreme environments and limited resources. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is why we wrote \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilderness First Aid\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. Authored by seasoned paramedics and field instructors, this book is the definitive guide for anyone who ventures beyond the reach of an ambulance-from the weekend hiker to the dedicated Search and Rescue professional. This isn't just a book; it's your most essential piece of gear.\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside, you will master the skills that truly save lives in the backcountry: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProven Patient Assessment: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn the four critical survey techniques, including the field-tested MARCH protocol that prioritizes stopping massive bleeding-even before airway management.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecisive Wound Management: \u003c\/b\u003e Gain confidence in treating the gnarliest wounds with step-by-step instructions on high-pressure irrigation, improvised wound closure, and knowing when to use a tourniquet without hesitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnvironmental Emergencies: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn to recognize and treat the silent killers of the backcountry, including Altitude Sickness, Hypothermia, Heat Stroke, and Lightning Strikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMusculoskeletal Injuries: \u003c\/b\u003e Go beyond basic first aid to learn how to effectively splint fractures, manage dislocations, and make critical evacuation decisions far from a hospital.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReal-World Scenarios: \u003c\/b\u003e Prepare for the unexpected with specialized chapters on everything from venomous snakebites and anaphylaxis to emergency dentistry and purifying water from a contaminated source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by medics for anyone who needs to act like one, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilderness First Aid\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e strips away the academic fluff and delivers the practical, life-saving techniques we've used in the most austere environments on earth. Through clear language, vivid illustrations, and real-world case studies, this book puts decades of hard-won experience in your hands. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDon't just hope for the best-prepare for the worst. The next time you're faced with an emergency in the wild, you won't be a bystander; you'll be a capable and confident first responder. \u003cb\u003eAdd this guide to your pack. It's the one piece of equipment you can't afford to leave behind.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jed Stone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798293375516\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/21\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.23d","brand":"Jed Stone","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997049303295,"sku":"9798293375516","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/when-help-is-miles-away-jed-stone-9798293375516","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}