Alpine Notfallmedizin: The Ultimate Guide to Mountain Rescue and Emergency Care

Are you a mountain rescue professional, emergency medical technician, or simply an outdoor enthusiast? This comprehensive guide, edited by leading experts from the International Commission for Alpine Rescue (ICAR), provides you with in-depth knowledge and specialized expertise in:

History and Advancements of Mountain Rescue

• Ausbildung, training, and equipment for alpine rescue operations
• Emergency response and diagnosis in mountainous terrain
• Pathophysiological peculiarities of accidents in the mountains

Diagnosis and Treatment of Injuries and Illnesses

• Trauma care and internal medicine emergencies
• Neurological and psychiatric conditions in the mountains
• Infections and infectious diseases at high altitudes

Real-Life Examples and Case Studies

Illustrated with numerous real-life examples, images, graphics, and caveats, this book is an essential resource for anyone working in mountain rescue. It covers scenarios such as:

• Climbing, canyoning, and caving accidents
• Avalanches, hypothermia, fatigue, and altitude sickness
• Emergency response and care in high-altitude environments

This guide is highly recommended by renowned organizations such as the Bavarian Mountain Guard, the Austrian Mountain Rescue Service, the Swiss Air-Rescue Guard, and the Alpine Rescue Switzerland.

Alpine Notfallmedizin is suitable for:

• Mountain rescue professionals in training and practice
• Emergency medical technicians and paramedics

Language: German

ISBN-10: 3437151029

ISBN-13: 978-3437151026