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7%OFFSeth C. Hawkins - Vertical Aid: Essential Wilderness Medicine for Climbers, Trekkers, and Mountaineers - 9781581574449 - V9781581574449
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Vertical Aid: Essential Wilderness Medicine for Climbers, Trekkers, and Mountaineers

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Description for Vertical Aid: Essential Wilderness Medicine for Climbers, Trekkers, and Mountaineers Paperback. A climbing medicine and wilderness first aid guidebook from a team of proven experts Num Pages: 384 pages, 50 b&w line drawings. BIC Classification: VFD; WSZG; WSZV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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 ... Read more

Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
Woodstock, United States
ISBN
9781581574449
SKU
V9781581574449
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Ref
99-1

About Seth C. Hawkins
Seth C. Hawkins, MD, is a mountaineer and emergency physician board-certified in both emergency medicine and EMS, and serves as Chief of the Appalachian Mountain Rescue Team. He is co-owner of Vertical Medicine Resources, an innovative consulting company specializing in medical crisis training in isolated, vertical environments. He lives at the base of Linville Gorge in North Carolina. R. Bryan ... Read more

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"By far the most updated medical information related to mountain travel."
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