Description
Medical planning for hiking and expeditions.
When the distance to medical assistance is great, preparation and sound judgment become increasingly significant. Pocket First Aid and Wilderness Medicine is written for those spending time in remote areas. The book covers various types of outdoor activities and expeditions, placing medical issues within the context of conditions encountered in the wilderness.
From prevention to incidents during the journey.
Authors Jim Duff and Ross Anderson are doctors with experience in mountain and expedition medicine. The book covers risk reduction, first aid kit planning, and various illness and injury scenarios. Thematic chapters and cross-references allow users to find relevant topics without reading the book from the beginning.
A small format for significant themes.
Content covers environments ranging from diving and the sea to high mountains, deserts, and polar regions. The 15.5 × 10 cm format makes the book smaller than standard Cicerone hiking guides, while 256 pages allow for comprehensive treatment of the subjects. It can be read systematically during planning and used as a reference while in the field.
Who is this book for?
This is an English-language professional companion for hikers, mountaineers, and others planning stays far from standard services. It is particularly relevant for groups wishing to prepare thoroughly and consider equipment and routines. The content should be used in conjunction with practical first aid training and updated medical guidance for the specific journey.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher emerged among climbers and mountaineers who wanted to share thorough knowledge of their routes—a tradition that continues to characterize these compact books for hiking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Authors: Jim Duff and Ross Anderson. English language. 256 pages. Third edition, published in 2017. ISBN 9781852849139.
