Publisher | Skyhorse |
ISBN 13 | 9781510740907 |
ISBN 10 | 1510740902 |
Author | Mark Renneker |
Book Format | Paperback |
Language | English |
Book Description | Three expert physicians/surfers trained in emergency medicine, sports medicine, and family medicine explain everything you need to know to stay safe in the water.Whether you’re a novice or an expert, a SUPer or a bodyboarder, Surf Survival is the only book that every surfer must have in his or her backpack, car, and beach house. This practical handbook explains everything from how to reduce a shoulder dislocation to understanding waves and currents, from how to treat jellyfish stings to how to apply a tourniquet.Whether you are surfing a crowded beach in California or a remote island in Indonesia, be prepared to handle surfing-related emergencies from hypothermia and drowning to wound care and infections. Topics include:Fitness for surfersPrevention and rehabilitation of common overuse injuriesWilderness first aidSurviving the sunSurf-travel medicineSurviving big surfSUPSurfer's earAnd much, much more!Written by three expert physician surfers, packed with color photos and illustrations, this is the authoritative medical guide for surfers and watermen. |
Publication Date | 20190702 |
Number of Pages | 360 |
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