All Stings Considered: First Aid and Medical Treatment of Hawaii's Marine Injuries (Latitude 20 Books)

Surrounded by thousands of miles of open ocean, the Hawaiian Islands are home to many plants and animals that differ slightly from similar species found in other parts of the world. This generously illustrated volume is the only medical guide that specifically addresses Hawaii's unique marine species. All Stings Considered is for anyone who goes near or into the water or who cares for those who do. It describes injury prevention and first aid in everyday language with descriptions and pictures for the layperson and more specialized information on each type of injury for the medical professional.