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100 1 _aMoody, Charles Stuart
245 1 0 _aBackwoods Surgery & Medicine
246 1 _aBackwoods Surgery and Medicine
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-05-11
505 0 _aHow to treat fractures, sprains and dislocations -- Caring for burns, cuts, drowning, and minor accidents -- Medical treatment of camp diseases -- Serpent wounds and their treatment -- The camper's medicine chest.
508 _aProduced by Sandra Eder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Backwoods Surgery & Medicine" by Charles Stuart Moody, M.D. is a practical guide on basic medical and surgical techniques specifically aimed at individuals venturing into remote wilderness areas. Written in the early 20th century, this publication serves as an essential resource for campers, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts who may face injuries or medical emergencies far from conventional medical facilities. The book covers topics such as treating fractures, minor wounds, snake bites, and common camp diseases, focusing on the application of straightforward, easily implementable methods using minimal supplies. In this comprehensive manual, Moody shares his extensive firsthand experiences from over twenty years spent in the rugged wilderness of the American West. The text is organized into chapters that detail the treatment of various injuries and ailments, providing clear instructions for recognizing symptoms and administering care. For example, he emphasizes the importance of effectively treating fractures using improvised splinting methods and outlines the procedures for cleaning and dressing wounds to prevent infection. The guide also addresses common camp diseases and offers advice on preparing a simple medicine chest, thus equipping readers with the necessary knowledge to manage potentially life-threatening situations while enjoying the outdoors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMedicine, Popular
653 _aFirst aid in illness and injury
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48929
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