2006, US Army, ENVIRONMENTAL INJURIES 2 , SUBCOURSE MD0548, EDITION 100, Survival Medical Manual

2006, US Army, ENVIRONMENTAL INJURIES 2 , SUBCOURSE MD0548, EDITION 100, Survival Medical Manual

INTRODUCTION
This subcourse deals with environmental and climatic injuries including snakebites, insect and spider bites, insect and scorpion stings, dermatitis caused by toxic plants, heat injuries, and cold injuries. Some of the injuries discussed in this subcourse can result in death if not treated promptly and properly. The medical specialist must recognize when the dangers discussed in this subcourse are present , he must take the appropriate preventive measures to protect himself and other soldiers.

This subcourse consists of five lessons. The lessons are as follows:
Lesson 1, North American Snakebites.
Lesson 2, Arthropod Bites and Stings.
Lesson 3, Plant Contact Dermatitis.
Lesson 4, Heat Injuries.
Lesson 5, Cold Injuries.