{"product_id":"medicine-for-mountaineering-other-wilderness-activities-6th-edition-edited-by-james-a-wilkerson-m-d-contributions-by-ernest-moore-and-ken-zafren","title":"Medicine for Mountaineering \u0026 Other Wilderness Activities - 6th Edition Edited - by James A. Wilkerson, M.D. Contributions by Ernest Moore and Ken Zafren","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"subtitle\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e* The best-selling backcountry medical guide of its kind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* This edition includes new chapters on avalanche injuries, drowning, eye disorders, medical evacuations, and lightning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Provides expert information on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, plus medications, medical kits, and legal and ethical considerations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompiled by highly recognized medical professionals in the emergency response and trauma field, the latest edition of Medicine for Mountaineering features fully revised and expanded information to help mountaineers weather storms, animal attacks, injuries, and more. With a new foreword by Buck Tilton and updated essentials on reacting to wilderness accidents, the 6th edition includes new chapters on drowning, avalanche injuries, evacuation procedures, and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"hide-on-mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e384 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMountaineers Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eISBN:\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e978-1-59485-076-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003ePublished:\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJan 11, 2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContributors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contributors\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEdited by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mountaineers.org\/members\/james-a-wilkerson-m-d?ajax_load=1\" class=\"contact-modal pat-plone-modal\" data-pat-plone-modal='{\"title\":\"Profile\",\"content\":\".ajax-wrapper\",\"loadLinksWithinModal\":false,\"prependContent\":\"\",\"width\":\"660px\",\"actionOptions\":{\"displayInModal\":false,\"reloadWindowOnClose\":false,\"disableAjaxFormSubmit\":true}}'\u003eJames A. Wilkerson, M.D.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eContributions by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mountaineers.org\/members\/ernest-moore?ajax_load=1\" class=\"contact-modal pat-plone-modal\" data-pat-plone-modal='{\"title\":\"Profile\",\"content\":\".ajax-wrapper\",\"loadLinksWithinModal\":false,\"prependContent\":\"\",\"width\":\"660px\",\"actionOptions\":{\"displayInModal\":false,\"reloadWindowOnClose\":false,\"disableAjaxFormSubmit\":true}}'\u003eErnest Moore\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mountaineers.org\/members\/ken-zafren?ajax_load=1\" class=\"contact-modal pat-plone-modal\" data-pat-plone-modal='{\"title\":\"Profile\",\"content\":\".ajax-wrapper\",\"loadLinksWithinModal\":false,\"prependContent\":\"\",\"width\":\"660px\",\"actionOptions\":{\"displayInModal\":false,\"reloadWindowOnClose\":false,\"disableAjaxFormSubmit\":true}}'\u003eKen Zafren\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn excellent book on treating mountain health hazards.\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewCredit\"\u003e— Outdoor Photographer\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn all journeys, take along a copy of Medicine for Mountaineering and Other Wilderness Activities.\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewCredit\"\u003e— Washington Post\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTried and true, the ultimate in take-care-of-yourself instruction - a 'doctor in a box'!\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewCredit\"\u003e— American Health\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you buy only one book on medical emergencies in the backcountry,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedicine for Mountaineering\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the one you should get.\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewCredit\"\u003e— Backpacker Magazine\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mountaineers Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54436213784867,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/6955\/3479\/files\/0b9fd21c-c687-4067-99c1-756cdaa05906.jpg?v=1761236505","url":"https:\/\/climbsource.com\/products\/medicine-for-mountaineering-other-wilderness-activities-6th-edition-edited-by-james-a-wilkerson-m-d-contributions-by-ernest-moore-and-ken-zafren","provider":"Climb Source","version":"1.0","type":"link"}