Medicine for MountaineeringJames A. Wilkerson Ken Zafren Ernest E. MooreLabel: Mountaineers BooksDescription: 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.
