Wilderness and Mountain Medicine

A detailed reference work for everybody travelling the mountains and keen to know more about medicine and health „in the outdoors.“ In addition to first aid and makeshift rescue, topics like training and nutrition, women and children in high altitude, health problems on trekkings and expeditions, medical issues in rock climbing, canyoning, mountain biking and so on are explained by experienced mountain doctors. Countless practical tips are presented in an easy to understand language.