Killers on the Mountain

This is a book about some bad things that can happen to you in the mountains-things that can kill you, in fact. Other books covering wilderness first aid usually hit only the high points. For those who want a deeper understanding, such as Search and Rescue team members, this book contains a wider range of information on each subject. The book spotlights the latest and best information on prevention of trauma and dealing with it effectively-as well as what treatments only make matters worse: Snakebite --Identifying venomous snakes and avoiding themTreating snakebites-and how not to treat them Acute Mountain Illness --PreventionSymptomsTreatment Lightning --Warning signsFirst aid for victims Avalanche --Dynamics and characteristicsSafety protocolsRescue Hypothermia --  DiagnosisTreatment-and how not to treat it Wayne Smart, EMT, is founder of Far Out First Aid and teaches courses regularly on wilderness and remote first aid.