Mountain Medicine and Technical Rescue
Language: English
Published by Oxford University Press, 2026
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- Title
- Mountain Medicine and Technical Rescue
- Author
- George Rodway
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0197630480
- ISBN 13
- 9780197630488
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
Expertly curated by leaders in the field and contributors to the international Diploma in Mountain Medicine, the book is divided into two sections. The first covers the full spectrum of medical challenges in the mountains-from altitude illness and trauma to hypothermia, heat illness, and expedition planning. It also addresses legal considerations and how to build effective mountain medical kits.
The second section dives into the practical skills needed for mountain search and rescue. Readers will find detailed guidance on technical mountain travel, search strategies, evacuation procedures, and specialized rescue techniques including rope, cave, river, avalanche, alpine, and water rescues. This updated volume reflects the latest advances in mountain medicine and rescue. It is essential reading for physicians, paramedics, nurses, and all search and rescue personnel working in extreme environments.
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About the Author
Andy Rich, Assistant Professor at the University of Utah, is a mountain guide, rescue specialist, and educator with 30+ years of experience in technical rescue and wilderness medicine. A founding faculty member of the Wilderness Medical Society's Diploma in Mountain Medicine, he directs its Mountain Rescue Commission. His leadership and teaching have earned the WMS Dian Simpkins Service Award, WMS Education Award, and the University of Utah College of Health Distinguished Teaching Award.
George Rodway currently serves as: President of the International Society for Mountain Medicine; USA representative of the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) Medical Commission; and Associate Editor, Wilderness and Environmental Medicine Journal. He was a co-founder of the Wilderness Medical Society's Diploma in Mountain Medicine. His scholarly work has focused on sleep breathing disorders and high altitude-related problems. He also works as a clinician in sleep disorders medicine with patients living at high altitude.
David Weber has worked as a rescue technician, remote altitude. site medic, rescue helicopter manager and skills instructor for over two decades. He is currently employed as a climbing ranger in Grand Teton National Park and as a flight paramedic and hoist rescuer for Intermountain Life Flight. He is also the founder of the Mountain Rescue Collective, LLC, a technical training and rescue program assessment firm.
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