Wilderness and Rescue Medicine 8th Edition

Eighth Edition Wilderness and Rescue Medicine Jeffrey Isaac, PA-C David E. Johnson, MD Wilderness Medical Associates International 2023 Printing

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ISBN Hard Copy: 979-8-9850021-3-3 E-Book: 979-8-9850021-4-0