US Army Special Forces Medical Handbook: United States Army Institute for Military Assistance

" Don't be foolish. Everyone should purchase and read this book for whatever, whenever. You never know, it could save your own life."
~ Written on 2008-03-28

"This is a good reference book although some of the info in it is pretty dated. If you have plenty of room and just want another book to reference this is a good buy, however if you are looking for 'THE BOOK' to put in your aid bag, then i would go with the air force's
Special Operations Forces Medical Handbook by Steve Yevich I have used it extensively and it covers just about everything you could need. If you are looking for books for an Aid Station or for use out of an operating base Tintinali's Emergency medicine text book is excellent, there are many differing opinions on the surg books so ill leave that one alone.
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~ Written on 2006-12-20

"Few people get hurt more often than military members, and they are very imaginative in the ways they find to damage themselves. (Like the drunken [guy] who rocked a vending machine while trying to steel a pop, and instead got the whole machine which smashed him flat.) Whereas there was not a lot his buddies could have done for him, most of the injuries I see could have been ameliorated had someone known what to do. I wish more people knew more about basic first aid. Many times, when people die in car crashes or whatever, the person could have been saved with some very basic, very easy steps. Stop the bleeding, open the airway, etc. Please read this book. Sooner or later, the little things you learn will almost surely come in handy. I'm tired of seeing injured people totally untreated until the ambulance arrives when there are often a dozen or more adults around who just do not know what to do."
~ Written on 2001-08-13

"Few people get hurt more often than military members, and they are very imaginative in the ways they find to damage themselves. (Like the drunken [man] who rocked a vending machine while trying to steel a pop, and instead got the whole machine which smashed him flat.) Whereas there was not a lot his buddies could have done for him, most of the injuries I see could have been ameliorated had someone known what to do. I wish more people knew more about basic first aid. Many times, when people die in car crashes or whatever, the person could have been saved with some very basic, very easy steps. Stop the bleeding, open the airway, etc. Please read this book. Sooner or later, the little things you learn will almost surely come in handy. I'm tired of seeing injured people totally untreated until the ambulance arrives when there are often a dozen or more adults around who just do not know what to do."
~ Written on 2001-08-13