The Scouting Guide to Wilderness First Aid: An Officially-Licensed Book of the Boy Scouts of America: More Than 200 Essential Skills for Medical Emerg

In Scouting's Guide to First Aid, current Scouts, Scout alumni, and readers interested in the outdoors are provided with time-tested advice on how to safely treat wilderness emergencies and seek help when needed. Some practical tips include:

How to triage, assess, and identify medical emergencies

What to include in a first aid kit for your home

When to seek help for health emergencies

How to safely move a sick or injured person

How to perform CPR and use an automatic external defibrillator

What the proper procedures are for broken bones, hypothermia, burns, and sprains

And so much more

Since 1910, the Boy Scouts of America has helped build the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The BSA is committed to training youth in responsible citizenship, character development, and self-reliance through participation in a wide range of outdoor activities.