James A. Wilkerson,Ken Zafren,Ernest E. Moore: Medicine for Mountaineering: And Other Wilderness Activities
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Author: James A. Wilkerson,Ken Zafren,Ernest E. Moore
Number of Pages: 384 pages
Published Date: 15 Jan 2010
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Publication Country: Seattle, United States
Language: English
ISBN: 9781594850769
Download Link: Click Here
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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.