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The Ultimate Survival Medicine Guide: Emergency Preparedness for ANY Disaster

The Ultimate Survival Medicine Guide is an abridged emergency-medicine preparedness book for readers planning for situations where medical professionals or facilities may be unavailable. It covers disaster-related injuries and illness, medical supplies, and alternative and natural strategies, according to the listing.

At a glance

An abridged version of The Survival Medicine Handbook, according to the listing.
Written by Joe Alton, MD, and Amy Alton, ARNP, as described on the product page.
Addresses disaster-related injuries and illness, medical supplies, and alternative and natural strategies.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Its focus extends beyond basic first aid to broader medical preparedness for disasters when professional help may not be available.
The listed 328-page length offers room for a range of medical topics and preparedness guidance.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Publication details
Publisher	Skyhorse
Publication date	August 4, 2015
Edition	1st
Language	English
Print length	328 pages
ISBN-10	1629147702
ISBN-13	978-1629147703

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	1.5 pounds
Dimensions	6 x 0.8 x 9 inches

What to know before buying

The book is presented as preparedness guidance for emergencies without available medical help, it is not described as a substitute for professional medical care when that care is accessible.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers preparing for disaster-related medical emergencies at home or in a community.
Survival nurses and preparedness-minded readers looking for plain-language medical reference material.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a general survival manual covering nonmedical topics in depth.
Anyone relying on a book instead of obtaining professional medical care when it is available.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 3,396 ratings

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4 stars14%14%
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Customer feedback describes the guide as informative, practical, and easy to understand, with the listing summary noting that readers value its material beyond basic first aid and its emergency-preparedness relevance. That reported readability may help readers use it as a reference, while its stated scope is preparedness for disrupted medical access rather than a replacement for available professional care. The aggregate rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 3,396 global ratings, ratings alone do not establish how well the guidance fits any particular reader.

Positive themes

Customers describe the material as informative and practical.
The supplied feedback highlights clear, concise wording and ease of understanding.
The summary reports usefulness for emergency preparedness, including survival-nursing contexts.

Frequently asked questions

What does this book cover?

The listing describes guidance on disaster-related injuries and illness, medical supplies, and alternative and natural strategies for situations when modern medical facilities or professionals may be unavailable.

Is this the full Survival Medicine Handbook?

The listing calls this an abridged version of The Survival Medicine Handbook.

How long is the book?

The listed print length is 328 pages.