Survival Medical Handbook 2022-2023: Step-By-Step Guide to be Prepared for Any Emergency When Help is NOT On The Way With the Most Up To Date Information (Self Sufficient Survival)

This book is useful, organized for practicality, and could save a life. Yet, countless books already exist for this topic and virtually all - unlike the review copy of this book - contain graphics, diagrams, or photos to illustrate the content which is important.I’m not qualified to judge some of the medical details, but three example concerns: 1) intermixing proof and % of alcohol in the text, 2) unclear usage of “rubbing alcohol”, and 3) not achieving sufficient alcohol concentrations to kill germs and deactivate viruses.1) The percentage of alcohol (by volume) of drinking alcohol is specified in proof, where the proof number is twice the percentage number of alcohol. For disinfectant spray and hand sanitizer formulas, the author variously specifies “70% proof” or “ethanol or isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol 99% proof)” or highest proof vodka (100% or over) or rubbing alcohol (99%)”.2) In the US, “rubbing alcohol USP” is denatured ethanol (drinking alcohol that has been poisoned to prevent drinking) whereas “isopropyl rubbing alcohol USP” is isopropanol. From the context, the author likely meant “rubbing alcohol” to mean isopropyl alcohol.3) Whether as a disinfecting spray or hand sanitizer, alcohol concentration needs to be at least 60%, and preferably around 70% considering evaporation, in the final liquid by volume. The author states to make disinfectant spray, you will need, “1 ½ cup alcohol (highest proof Vodka available or rubbing alcohol that is a minimum of 70% proof)” diluted with ½ cup of vinegar and 50 drops of essential oil. At least for hand sanitizer method one, there is the guidance to ensure “that the 60-70% alcohol concentration is maintained in the end product” – although it’s not clear to what “the” is referring.Vodka can have the highest alcohol percentage of spirits, as high as 95% (190 proof), but most are inadequate for hand sanitizer. I seem to recall Grey Goose issuing a warning in this regard.Heat exhaustion and its treatment would be a valuable addition to the heat injury section.

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I wanted more in depth information and this book had mostly common sense things most people should know.

Very complete. Covered many situations I had not thought about. Lots of alternatives to needed supplies and medications. It also lists needed items to have on hand.

Great ideas for asthmatics and spider or snake bites.

I bought this book to have in my emergency medical bag so I could have handy solutions in emergencies. It’s easy to read and gives good solutions to injuries!

It felt good to learn new things medically wise without having to go to medical school

This book had some useful mnemonics, like the FAST acronym and others. However, I didn’t find it that useful. There were numerous parts that were rather impractical—it’s quite unlikely that anyone would truly use the extensive list suggested for an emergency kit. The tone of the handbook was also off for me. It sounded more like a doomsday preparer wrote the book.Since this book is intended for the average, non-medical personnel, there should’ve been pictures or diagrams to help explain techniques. I was already aware of those they described, but if I hadn’t been, I probably wouldn’t have followed. Additionally, there should’ve been more warnings of the risks of performing or administering some of the suggestions. It’s likely that an untrained person could cause serious harm if they followed some of these instructions incorrectly.Overall, I didn’t think this book was very useful, nor would I recommend it to anyone looking for emergency medical advice.*I received an ARC of this book. This is my complete and honest review.*

This is described as a survival medical handbook!! It is at best a very basic first aid book covering little more than basic. I have received free-issue pamphlets and manuals from surgeries and hospitals that have better content and presentation. There are no pictures or diagrams either, so for tying bandages etc you have to hope you can follow the instructions without even knowing what the end result should look like. There are free on-line resources which I haven't looked at, but in any case, the reason for buying the book was so that I would be able to deal with an emergency if there was no power erc - ie no internet access!!!! Really has to be one of the worst products I have ever bought and not cheap at £15.99 Am returning.

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