The High Altitude Medicine Handbook - Radcliff Medical Press

The Hihh Altitude Medicine Handbook answers many questions. The authors, both climbing doctors, how first-hand experience of altitude medicine, from expeditions and treks. They offer a commonsense, down-to-earth approach. Areas of uncertainty are clearly discussed; they are concise and authoritative. This book will displace ignorance and enable folk to enjoy the wonderful world of the high mountains with confidence.

Including:
*Altitude illness
*Other altitude related disorders
*Children at altitude
*Cold and heat related conditions
*Chronic disease, preganancy and contraception at altutude
*Training, nutrition and skiikng at altitude
*Travel related dieseases and vaccination
*Prevention and management of illness and injury on mountains
*Health, environment and local culture
*Medico-legal considerations for treks and expeditions