Altitude Illness: Prevention & Treatment - Softcover

Stephen Bezruchka

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0898866855 ISBN 13: 9780898866858

Publisher: Mountaineers Books, 2005

Synopsis

* Mountaineering guidelines for people going to altitude (heights above 7,000 feet) with pre-existing health conditions such as heart conditions, diabetes, and cancer

* A handy glossary and easy-to-read tables covering symptoms and signs, altitude illness, and high altitude drugs

* Case studies of real situations and a question-and-answer section help readers better understand general issues about altitude and its effects, and more
This edition of Altitude Illnessprovides the latest information on prevention and treatment of altitude illness -- from preparing for altitude to recognizing and treating the symptoms of acute mountain sickness, including high altitude pulmonary and cerebral edemas. Suited for both novice and seasoned hikers, climbers, trekkers, and skiers, Altitude Illness, 2nd Ed., also includes an updated examination of how altitude interacts with certain drugs, a new section on using the web to find more information about altitude illness, and much more.

About this title

About the Author:

A board certified emergency physician, STEVEN BEZRUCHKA, M.D., has worked in the fields of travel medicine and international health. He is the author of The Pocket Doctor, 3rd Edition, Trekking in Nepal: A Traveler's Guide, 8th Edition, and Altitude Illness.

Review:

A wise purchase for someone planning a climbing trip or a backpacking trip in the mountains if they're going to reach high altitude. It would also be a good addition to your first aid kit. (Idaho Statesman)

Bezruchka has provided a handy guide to [altitude illness], one that anyone who visits or lives at altitude would be well advised to read. (Active Cities USA)

About this edition

• Publisher: Mountaineers Books
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0898866855
• ISBN 13: 9780898866858
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 160