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Altitude Illness: Prevention and Treatment, How to Stay Healthy at Altitude
by Stephen Bezruchka
- REFERENCE
- 2005
- PAPER
- 128 PAGES
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A pocket reference to both preventing and the treatment of altitude sickness. Bezruchka, a mountaineer and M.D. includes case studies, a section of frequently asked questions, and simple methods of diagnosis and treatment when things go wrong. Travelers to high altitudes will devour this little book, dedicated "To all those who have died of altitude sickness."
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