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The range and variety of accidents that can occur during outdoor pursuits is frightening. Casualties from environmental emergencies often require urgent medical intervention based on the basic principles of pathophysiology; this book offers the practical information that will enable the non-specialist to provide the correct help, immediately, and enable them to avoid the misunderstanding and procrastination that can prove fatal. Topics covered include: hypothermia; cold injury; near drowning; diving emergencies; heat illness; high-altitude illness; lightning injury; chemical accidents and emergencies; radiation accidents; poisoning by plants and fungi, and venomous bites and stings. There is also an invaluable appendix which gives up-to-date contacts to refer to for extra help.