Mountain Bikers' Guide to Treating Medical Emergencies

By Patrick Brighton

Paved and off-road bicycling are enormously popular in every state. Now there is a guide to help cyclists recognize and treat the wide range of injury and illness that can happen unexpectedly. From treatment for a broken nose to CPR, Mountain Bikers' Guide to Treating Medical Emergencies is a manual that is easy to use when faced with a medical emergency. The book prepares mountain bikers to prevent illness and injury; recognize illness and injury when it occurs; and remain calm and implement appropriate treatment when needed. With a refreshing splash of humor, this series is as informative as it is entertaining.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0897326318
• ISBN13: 9780897326315
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

Good, tongue-in-cheek advice...

I first read an excerpt from the book in an on-line summary of bike first aid, and was intrigued enough to order the book. Dr. Brighton writes in a humorous, somewhat tongue-in-cheek mode about the common injuries and health problems that can happen to cyclists, and how to deal with them in a surprisingly practical manner -- from life-saving CPR to dealing with bears and mountain lions ("... if this doesn't work, please page ahead to the next chapter, GROSS TRAUMA.") I found it to be an entertaining as well as informative read, and can empathize with his approach, as I have about the same rolling to falling ratio when mountain biking as the good doctor does ;-)