Hypothermia, Frostbite and Other Cold Injuries

A comprehensive guide to recognising, preventing and treating hypothermia and other cold injuries. If you walk, skil, climb, cycle or work in the outdoors in potentially cold or wet conditions this guide might help save your life.

Includes:
strategies for col weather survival imperative for all outdoor enthusiasts
covers hypothermai, cold water immersion, frostbite, trenchfoot, Raynaud's phenomen, cold-induced asthma and more
Safe practices for working on the ice as well as ice water escape and rescue techniques
Latest rewarming techniques including thermal wraps

Author: Wilderson  
No of Pages: 142
Page Size: 140 x 203 mm
ISBN 10: 0898868920
ISBN 13: 9780898868920
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Published Date: January 2006
Binding: Paperback
Illustrations: black and white photos, colour plates
Weight: 160g