Vertical Aid: Essential Wilderness Medicine for Climbers,

Vertical Aid: Essential Wilderness Medicine for Climbers, Trekkers, and Mountaineers

A climbing medicine and wilderness first aid guidebook from a team of proven experts
Climbing and mountaineering attracts millions of people around the world each year, but produces a unique set of challenges. The threat of danger is ever present, and professional medical help is often far away. Vertical Medicine Resources is a renowned climbing company providing medical training and consultation. In Vertical Aid, they have produced the most complete guide available for managing both emergencies and chronic injuries sustained during climbs. Researched and developed by professional healthcare providers and alpinists, the book includes helpful illustrations of common procedures and best practices, making it a practical and indispensable companion on any climbing, trekking, or alpine trip. It is replete with real-world-tested strategies, evidence-based medicine, and proven techniques. The diverse author team combines an EMS and emergency physician, a nurse, a physician assistant, and a nurse-trainer, who together have a profound depth of climbing, educational, and medical experience. With its unique combination of authoritative medical information and specific attention to the climbing environment, Vertical Aid is poised to become an authoritative resource for every climber, on every climb. 50 b&w line drawings
Country USA
Brand Countryman Press
Manufacturer Countryman Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
ReleaseDate 2017-04-18
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9781581574449

Country	USA
Brand	Countryman Press
Manufacturer	Countryman Press
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	Illustrated
ReleaseDate	2017-04-18
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9781581574449

Vertical Aid: Essential Wilderness Medicine for Climbers, Trekkers, and Mountaineers

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