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Sentinel

Organized chronologically, this field guide summarizes all the actions to take to rescue an injured person in an isolated environment or far from any medical assistance. When and with what should you treat massive bleeding? What should you do with an unconscious victim? What kit should you have on hand? What should you do in case of a snake bite or heatstroke? How do you rehydrate someone? How do you assemble your personal first-aid kit? What should you do in case of chest pain or acute mountain sickness? How long should you perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?

Aimed at field professionals, travelers and adventurers, humanitarian workers and outdoor enthusiasts, this guide is an indispensable tool for going far, but prepared!

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After a serious injury in a hazardous environment or an unusual situation, every second counts. When an accident occurs in a hostile environment, the outcome often depends on the initial actions taken. Yet, what can be done when help is far away, delayed, or nonexistent?

Since its first edition, *Rescuing in Hostile Zones* has established itself as a reference work, adopted by thousands of readers—novices, professionals, and trainers—who want to learn how to intervene effectively when everything changes. The first two editions, now out of print, have already trained a generation of citizens and first responders aware of the specific challenges of unforgiving environments.

This third edition, enriched with the latest recommendations (November 2024) from the TCCC committee, is not simply a first aid manual, it is the definitive book on the subject.

In a medical emergency in a harsh, isolated, or degraded environment, knowing how to use medication wisely can mean the difference between stabilizing a patient and worsening their condition. But how can you make the right choices when access to specialized care is limited, resources are scarce, and every decision counts?

In this essential guide, Dr. Vincent Laforge offers a clear, concise, and pragmatic approach to pharmacology applied to emergency situations. Designed for frontline workers—healthcare professionals, first responders, humanitarians, and responsible citizens—this book does not encourage self-medication but aims to address the lack of medical support when it is unavailable.

Because in certain situations, having the right knowledge can save lives and mastering basic pharmacology can change the course of events.

This book offers a clear and practical overview of the realities faced by medical and non-medical operators in harsh environments during prolonged field care (PTC).

Through an accessible yet rigorous approach, the author explores, with a pedagogy based on pragmatism and reality, the principles, context, and challenges of PTSD.

From fundamental truths and essential resources to the management of people, infrastructure, and hygiene in disruptive environments, each chapter prepares the reader to intervene in conditions outside of modernity or in high-intensity conflict zones. This book is also a valuable resource for first aid and alternative medicine instructors who wish to deepen their knowledge of this subject.