Altitude Illness : Prevention and Treatment book cover

Essential Altitude Safety Guide

Climbing & Mountaineering

Altitude Illness : Prevention and Treatment

by Steven Bezruchka

This classic study explores how the body responds to high altitude, fully revised to incorporate the latest scientific findings.


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About the book

Essential reading for anyone planning to trek, climb, or travel at elevation, this comprehensive guide provides crucial information on recognizing, preventing, and treating altitude-related conditions. Drawing on current research and medical expertise, it offers practical advice that could prove invaluable in mountain environments.

Book details

Published by Mountaineers Books

Paperback ISBN: 9780898866858 1 Sep 2005 150 x 100 (mm)