--- product_id: 289035033 title: "The Survival Medicine Handbook: A Guide for When Help Is Not on the Way" price: "AR$14751" currency: ARS in_stock: false reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/289035033-the-survival-medicine-handbook-a-guide-for-when-help-is store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # 4.7/5 from 1,214 survival pros Top #1,296 in Hiking & Camping books 588 pages of expert survival wisdom The Survival Medicine Handbook: A Guide for When Help Is Not on the Way **Price:** AR$14751 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🛡️ Your ultimate medical lifeline when help is off the grid ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Survival Medicine Handbook: A Guide for When Help Is Not on the Way - **How much does it cost?** AR$14751 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/289035033-the-survival-medicine-handbook-a-guide-for-when-help-is) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Trusted Expertise:** Authored by Dr. Joseph Alton, a leading authority in survival medicine - • **Highly Rated Resource:** 4.7-star average from over 1,200 reviews—your go-to survival bible - • **Ready When Help Isn’t:** Designed specifically for scenarios where professional medical aid is unavailable - • **Comprehensive Survival Guide:** 588 pages packed with actionable medical strategies for off-grid emergencies - • **Perfect for Outdoor Enthusiasts:** Ranked #1,296 in Hiking & Camping—essential for every adventurer’s pack ## Overview The Survival Medicine Handbook is a 588-page paperback authored by Dr. Joseph Alton, offering expert medical guidance for emergency situations where professional help is inaccessible. With a stellar 4.7-star rating from over 1,200 reviews and a strong presence in hiking and camping literature, it’s an indispensable resource for preparedness-minded professionals and outdoor enthusiasts alike. ## Description The 2nd edition Survival Medicine Handbook(tm) is a guide for those who want to be medically prepared for any disaster where help is NOT on the way. This book is written by Joe Alton, M.D. and Amy Alton, A.R.N.P., the premiere Medical Preparedness Professionals from the top ten survival website doomandbloom dot net. This book is available in print and kindle, and print book buyers can take advantage of Kindle's matchbook program to also buy the digital version for just $2.99 (normal retail $24.99). The expanded second edition of the 3 category desertcart bestseller (Survival Skills, Disaster Relief, Safety/First Aid) is geared to enable the non-medical professional to deal with all the likely issues they will encounter in catastrophic scenarios. The Survival Medicine Handbook (tm) is not your standard first aid book. It assumes that no hospital or doctor is available in the aftermath of a catastrophic event. This book will give you the tools to handle injuries and illness for when YOU might be the end of the line with regards to your family's medical well-being. In circumstances where medical personnel are overwhelmed and access to modern technology is limited or non-existent, The Survival Medicine Handbook(tm) is the essential reference book for every library. Written in plain English, you'll find step-by-step instructions on how to identify and treat over 100 different medical issues. The second edition also covers alternative remedies for almost every possible medical condition in situations where modern healthcare is inaccessible. Here's just some of the topics covered: · MEDICAL PREPAREDNESS BECOMING A MEDICAL RESOURCE · THE EFFECTIVE SURVIVAL MEDIC · FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN PREPARING · LIKELY MEDICAL ISSUES YOU WILL FACE · MEDICAL SKILLS YOU WILL WANT TO LEARN · MEDICAL SUPPLIES NATURAL REMEDIES · ESSENTIAL OILS · THE MEDICINAL GARDEN · THE PHYSICAL EXAM · THE MASS CASUALTY INCIDENT · PATIENT TRANSPORT · HYGIENE-RELATED MEDICAL ISSUES · LICE, TICKS, AND WORMS · DENTAL ISSUES · RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS · FOOD AND WATER-BORNE ILLNESS · DIARRHEAL DISEASE/DEHYDRATION · DEALING WITH SEWAGE ISSUES · FOOD POISONING · APPENDICITIS/ABDOMINAL PAIN · URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS · HEPATITIS · PELVIC AND VAGINAL INFECTIONS · WOUND INFECTIONS · ABSCESSES · TETANUS · MOSQUITO BORNE ILLNESS · FUNGAL INFECTIONS · HYPERTHERMIA (HEAT STROKE) · HYPOTHERMIA · ALTITUDE SICKNESS · WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS · TORNADO PREPAREDNESS · HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS · EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS · ALLERGIC REACTIONS ASTHMA · POISON IVY, OAK, AND SUMAC · RADIATION SICKNESS · BIOLOGICAL WARFARE · MINOR WOUNDS · MAJOR AND HEMORRHAGIC WOUNDS · SOFT TISSUE WOUND CARE · WOUND CLOSURE/OPEN WOUNDS · LOCAL ANESTHESIA AND NERVE BLOCKS · HOW TO SUTURE/STAPLE SKIN · BLISTERS, SPLINTERS, AND FISHHOOKS · NAIL BED INJURIES · BURN INJURIES · ANIMAL BITES · SNAKE BITES · INSECT BITES AND STINGS · HEAD INJURIES · SPRAINS AND STRAINS · DISLOCATIONS · FRACTURES · AMPUTATION · THYROID DISEASE · DIABETES · HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE · HEART DISEASE AND CHEST PAIN · ULCER AND ACID REFLUX DISEASE · SEIZURE DISORDERS · JOINT DISEASE · KIDNEY AND GALL BLADDER STONES · SKIN CONDITIONS · VARICOSE VEINS · CPR · HEADACHE · EYE PROBLEMS · NOSEBLEED · EARACHE · HEMORRHOIDS · BIRTH CONTROL, PREGNANCY, AND DELIVERY · ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION · SLEEP DEPRIVATION · ESSENTIAL OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS · A PRIMER ON PAIN MEDICATIONS · NATURAL PAIN RELIEF · STOCKPILING MEDICATIONS HOW TO USE ANTIBIOTICS, · EXPIRATION DATES Review: Must have book for total presentation - This is a practical book for situations where modern medical help is not available. Most places in the world would benefit from this book. If society as we know it ever failed this book could save your life and your family. First aid training is a must but this book is critical knowledge. Review: Excellent - Not overly complicated. Good factual information with a logical breakdown/help/index. Maybe a bit too much "natural" medicine for me as I come from a very strong scientific background. But, hey, if I ever needed it, I'd treat it with the pinch of salt it deserves but when all else fails it gives you an avenue you may otherwise not have had. I hope I never have to need this medical knowledge, but I'm very fglad I bought it. ## Features - Paperback - Language: English - Author: Alton M D, Dr Joseph D - Number of Pages: 588 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,214 Reviews | ## Images ![The Survival Medicine Handbook: A Guide for When Help Is Not on the Way - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71co4eFZIML.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must have book for total presentation *by L***U on 23 March 2019* This is a practical book for situations where modern medical help is not available. Most places in the world would benefit from this book. If society as we know it ever failed this book could save your life and your family. First aid training is a must but this book is critical knowledge. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent *by C***R on 26 October 2014* Not overly complicated. Good factual information with a logical breakdown/help/index. Maybe a bit too much "natural" medicine for me as I come from a very strong scientific background. But, hey, if I ever needed it, I'd treat it with the pinch of salt it deserves but when all else fails it gives you an avenue you may otherwise not have had. I hope I never have to need this medical knowledge, but I'm very fglad I bought it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "EXTREMELY USEFUL, INFORMATIVE, AND CONCISE!" *by A***N on 18 June 2013* Within the last 30 years, after working in the health field as a medical professional and obtaining a copy of the first edition of this very helpful guide, this book is outstanding in every aspect as a valuable reference to emergency situations, where no other help is available. Although I have collected hundreds of books that cover this topic, I felt this one is extremely useful for my daughter to have in her home. This handbook outlines several conditions for one to identify with as it offers step-by-step instructions, with solutions for unexpected health problems. This informative guide also prepares for any disaster, where help is not on the way. It is specifically designed for the non-medical professional to help deal and cope with unexpected issues during emergencies. Some of the topics covered are fractures, nosebleed, chest pain, and much more. Dr. Joseph Alton highlights several medical conditions, covering over 100 medical issues. In addition, he provides information on how to handle different situations, what to look for, and how to treat. This is a valuable, essential reference book for every home. 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