Medicine for Mountaineering: And Other Wilderness Activitites

James A. Wilkerson

Compiled by highly recognised medical professionals in the emergency response and trauma field, the latest edition of “Medicine for Mountaineering” features fully revised and expanded information to help mountaineers weather storms, animal attacks, injuries, and more. With a new foreword by Buck Tilton and updated essentials on reacting to wilderness accidents, the 6th edition includes new chapters on drowning, avalanche injuries, evacuation procedures, eye disorders, lightning, and more. This is the best-selling backcountry medical guide of its kind providing expert information on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, plus medications, medical kits, and legal & ethical considerations.

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