About this title: With an increase in visits to remote and dangerous locations around the world, the number of serious and fatal injuries and illnesses associated with these expeditions has markedly increased. Medical personnel working in or near such locations are not always explicitly trained in the management of unique environmental injuries, such as high-altitude sickness, the bends, lightning strikes, frostbite, acute dehydration, venomous stings and bites, and tropical diseases. Many health care professionals seek training in the specialty of wilderness medicine to cope with the health risks faced when ...
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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780521868730ISBN:0521868734
Description: BRAND NEW. 11.3 by 1.5 inches. (772 pages) this book covers everything a prospective field physician needs to prepare for when beginning a wilderness expedition. health care professionals now seek training in the speciality of wilderness medicine in order to cope with the health risks faced when far removed from professional care resources. this book covers everything a prospective field physician or medical consultant needs to prepare for when beginning an expedition. health care professionals ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr
Date Published: 2008-11-30
ISBN-13:9780521868730ISBN:0521868734
Description: NEW. Hardcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780521868730. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780521868730ISBN:0521868734
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Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using DHL or Royal Mail international mail WITH TRACKING NUMBER. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). This book covers everything a prospective field physician needs to prepare for when beginning a wilderness expedition. read more
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Description: New. Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. With an increase in visits to remote and dangerous locations around the world, the number of serious and fatal injuries and illnesses associated with these expeditions has markedly increased. Medical personnel working in or near such locations are not always explicitly trained in the management of unique environmental injuries, such as high ... read more
Description: New. Health care professionals now seek training in the speciality of wilderness medicine in order to cope with the health risks faced when far removed from professional care resources. This book covers everything a prospective field physician or medical consultant needs to prepare for when beginning an expedition. read more
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE that we do not offer expedited shipping. Orders placed with the priority shipping option will automatically be canceled. With an increase in visits to remote and dangerous locations around the world, the number of serious and fatal injuries and illnesses associated with these expeditions has markedly increased. Medical personnel working in or near such locations are not always explicitly trained in the management of unique environmental injuries, such as high-altitude sickness ... read more
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly shipped from our UK warehouse using Royal Mail International Priority mail. Heavier or more expensive books are shipped with a TRACKING NUMBER. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). This book covers everything a prospective field physician needs to prepare for when beginning a wilderness expedition. read more
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using International Priority Airmail. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Heavier and more expensive items have tracking number. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). This book covers everything a prospective field physician needs to prepare for when beginning a wilderness expedition. read more
"As one who does a fair amount of volunteer teaching in wilderness medicine topics, I continue to consider the Auerbach tome, "Wilderness and Environmental Medicine" the final authority.
That said, many are now involved in organized group experiences in remote and challenging places. "Expedition and Wilderness Medicine" focuses on this aspect with a wealth of information and adviced based on wide experience. Those involved with groups, especially leadership, will gain great insites to make such efforts safer and more enjoyable."
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