Vertical Aid : Essential Wilderness Medicine for Climbers, Trekkers, and Mountaineers

The threat of danger is ever present, and professional medical help is often far away. In Vertical Aid, the renowned climbing medical training company Vertical Medicine Resources has 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 alpine trip. It is replete with real-world-tested strategies, evidence-based medicine, and proven techniques. The diverse author team combines an EMS and emergency physician, a nurse, a physician assistant, and a nurse-trainer, who together have a profound depth of climbing, educational, and medical experience. With its unique combination of authoritative medical information and specific attention to the climbing environment, Vertical Aid is poised to become an essential resource for every climber, on every climb.