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The high altitude medicine handbook /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pollard, Andrew J.
Other Authors: Murdoch, David R.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Abingdon : Radcliffe Medical Press, [2003]
Edition:Third edition.
Subjects:
Altitude Sickness > Handbooks.
Altitude > Handbooks.
Mountaineering > Handbooks.
Travel > Handbooks.
Table of Contents:
  • High altitude illness
  • Other altitude related disorders
  • Children at altitude
  • Cold and heat related conditions
  • Chronic disease, pregnancy and contraception at altitude
  • Travel related diseases and vaccination
  • Prevention and management of illness and injury on mountains
  • Health, environment and local culture
  • Medico-legal considerations for treks and expeditions