Medicine for the Outdoors

Emergency canine medicine

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Commonly used applications of the SAM splint

This information is adapted with permission from the SAM Splint User Guide. SAM Splints (Sam Medical Products) are available in the following sizes: Standard—4 ¼ inches × 36 inches; 4 oz; roll or flatfold Junior—4 ¼ inches × 18 inches; 2.4 oz;…

Conversion tables

Fahrenheit and centigrade (celsius) temperature conversion To convert degrees Fahrenheit (°F) into degrees centigrade (°C, or Celsius), subtract 32, then multiply by 5, then divide by 9. To convert degrees C into degrees F, multiply by 9, then divide by…

Commonly used drugs (medications) and doses

This Appendix lists drugs that are mentioned in the book, and some that are not mentioned but that might become available. No medication is without potential adverse side effect. All medication should be given with caution. Carrying a pharmacy for…

Dealing with death

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Procedures

Intramuscular injection Intramuscular (into the muscle) injection of epinephrine is used to manage a severe allergic reaction. The injection may be performed with a preloaded syringe (already containing the medicine in the barrel—see page 482) or might require that the…

Lost people

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Ground-to-air distress signals

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Transport of the injured victim

The decision to transport (i.e., evacuate) a victim is critical. Moving a patient can be incredibly complicated, arduous, and can increase the risks for a bad outcome for both the victim and rescuers. First and foremost is to consider the…