• Title: Mountain Medicine
• ISBN: 9780891740575
• Language: English

"Mountain Medicine" explores the challenges of healthcare in high-altitude environments. It covers altitude sickness, hypothermia, and other medical emergencies common at higher elevations. This book provides practical advice on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for climbers, hikers, skiers, and medical personnel in mountainous regions. It's a guide to understanding the physiological effects of altitude and providing medical care in demanding conditions, blending medical knowledge with real-world scenarios.