The arrival of new high risk mountain sports as well as the growing popularity of traditional recreations such as skiing and mountain climbing has increased the need for a greater understanding of their associated medical problems. This atlas brings together current knowledge on the subject with contributions from several of the world's foremost specialists in the field. The medical problems brought about by altitude, solar radiation, cold and other extremes of climate are all described with special emphasis on the latest research in altitude physiology. The treatment of specific serious injuries related to mountain sports and activities is covered with sections on first aid and on the medical aspects of emergencies and mountain rescue. The prevention of accidents and life-threatening situations is the hallmark of modern mountain medicine. This atlas stresses the preventative aspects, illustrating the measures that can be taken to reduce serious risk.
The arrival of new high risk mountain sports as well as the growing popularity of traditional recreations such as skiing and mountain climbing has increased the need for a greater understanding of their associated medical problems. This atlas brings together current knowledge on the subject with contributions from several of the world's foremost specialists in the field. The medical problems brought about by altitude, solar radiation, cold and other extremes of climate are all described with special emphasis on the latest research in altitude physiology. The treatment of specific serious injuries related to mountain sports and activities is covered with sections on first aid and on the medical aspects of emergencies and mountain rescue. The prevention of accidents and life-threatening situations is the hallmark of modern mountain medicine. This atlas stresses the preventative aspects, illustrating the measures that can be taken to reduce serious risk.
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Für höhere Schule und Studium
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210 colour and 62 b&w illustrations, references, index
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Höhe: 261 mm
Breite: 195 mm
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ISBN-13
978-0-7234-0965-6 (9780723409656)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Historical aspects of mountain medicine; mountain rescue today; climatic conditions and associated pathologies - altitude, solar radiation, cold, ice and snow; traumatology and mountain sports - hiking and trekking, downhill skiing, mountaineering, future prospects of mountain medicine.
