A practical 133-page Outdoor First Aid manual covering everything from scene assessment and casualty care
to resuscitation, bleeding, shock, injuries, illnesses, anaphylaxis, burns, poisoning, bites and stings.
Written in an easy-to-follow format, this book supports learners, instructors, outdoor professionals,
group leaders and anyone who may need to provide first aid in outdoor or remote environments.
Key features
- Comprehensive 133-page Outdoor First Aid manual
- Complements Level 3 Outdoor First Aid courses
- Suitable for the Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid (RQF)
- Compliant with Resuscitation Council UK guidelines
- Easy to read, understand and reference
- Fully illustrated throughout
- High-quality print and presentation
- Excellent value for money
What the book covers
- Introduction
- First aid equipment
- Summoning assistance
- Monitoring
- Scene survey
- Primary survey
- Casualty assessment
- Resuscitation
- Disorders of respiration
- Wounds and bleeding
- Hypovolaemic shock
- Incident management
- Bones, joints and muscle injuries
- Head and spinal injuries
- Chest and abdominal injuries
- Major illnesses
- Anaphylaxis
- Effects of extreme heat and cold
- Burn injuries
- Eye injuries
- Poisoning
- Bites and stings
Already Have an Earlier Edition?
There’s no need to replace your manuals. Previous editions can still be used when supported by our official update addendum which you can share with your learners.
The addendum clearly explains the guideline changes and includes any supporting updates relevant to the latest edition.
Note for e-book customers: Any previously issued digital (e-book) versions of this manual have been automatically updated to the latest edition.
