Author(s): John Coleman

NZ Non-fiction

First published in 1984. Each year, thousands of people spend time in the outdoors for recreation, work and educational programmes. Usually the experience is immensely enjoyable and rewarding. Occasionally, however, a situation arises where they need to help someone who has been injured or affected by a medical condition. This book outlines what steps to take to prevent or prepare for such situations, and describes what can be done to provide good basic first aid where help may not be immediately available, equipment and supplies may be scarce, and the first aider may need to provide care for an extended time.