US Army Special Forces Medical Handbook: United States Army Institute for Military Assistance (Paperback)

US Army Special Forces Medical Handbook: United States Army Institute for Military Assistance Book Description

Designed to serve as a ready reference and review for Special Forces medics, this handbook provides all the knowledge the men and women of the US Army use every day to cope with a wide range of medical emergencies and adverse conditions, from the mild--the common cold, dental needs, and hay fever--to the life threatening--anthrax, smallpox, and exposure to chemical agents. Line drawings.
In these uncertain times, we need the right information to protect ourselves and our families in the event of a disaster.

Designed to serve as a ready reference and review for Special Forces medics, the "US Army Special Forces Medical Handbook" provides all the knowledge the men and women of the US Army use every day to cope with a wide range of medical emergencies and adverse conditions, from the mild -- the common cold, dental needs, and hay fever -- to the life threatening -- anthrax, small pox, and exposure to chemical agents. Gleaned from the training and experience of America's top soldiers, this essential book is filled with entries on survival techniques, information on the proper use of drugs and dosages, and advice on preventative medicine.

Practical, authoritative, and emergency oriented, the "US Army Special Forces Medical Handbook" covers:
-- Burn and blast injuries
-- Exposure to nuclear, biological, and chemical agents
-- Snake, insect, and animal bites
-- Viral and bacterial infections
-- Body fractures and head injuries
-- Includes listings of common medical abbreviations
-- Includes a Drug of Choice chart for various ailments
-- Contains 25 line drawings, including diagrams of the human anatomy, bacteria, and parasites

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