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

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A climbing medicine and wilderness first aid guidebook from a team of proven experts

Climbing and mountaineering attracts millions of people world wide each and every year, but produces a unique set of challenges. The specter of danger is ever present, and professional medical help is frequently far away. Vertical Medicine Resources is a renowned climbing company providing medical training and consultation. In Vertical Aid, they have got produced the most complete guide to be had for managing both emergencies and chronic injuries sustained all the way through 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 commute. It is replete with real-world-tested strategies, evidence-based medicine, and proven techniques. The diverse writer 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 develop into an authoritative resource for each climber, on each climb. 50 b&w line drawings

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