Refer to some of the posts under "Nose Bleed." In addition to those already listed, there is a fairly extensive medical self-help literature for cruising sailors that would be available from specialty booksellers. I am not as familiar with these references as I am with those pertaining to climbing.<br><br>Get as much training as you can, even the conventional "the ambulance is always just around the corner" type. It will still be helpful when you are out in the boondocks. First aid is a practical skill, and canot be learned entirely from a book, even a very good one.