Mountain Rescue Doctor: Wilderness Medicine in the Extremes of Nature Paperback - 2008
by Christopher Van Tilburg
Van Tilburg is an emergency room physician, a ski patrol doctor, and an emergency wilderness physician. In this work, he shares personal stories of harrowing and suspenseful rescues and recoveries, including the recent Mount Hood disaster, which claimed the lives of three climbers. 8-page color photo insert.
From the rear cover
--"Publisher's Weekly"
"Van Tilburg's dogged spadework in translating to the page the intricate essentials of his unique trade makes each breathtaking rescue literally come to life. Exhilarating take on the daily life of a unique brand of doctor."
--"Kirkus"
"As a medical doctor, a previously published author (Backcountry Snowboarding; Introducing Your Kids to the Outdoors), and an adventure-sports devotee himself, Van Tilburg is uniquely qualified to describe the fears, excitement, frustration, and rewards of these searches. He examines the high costs of search-and-rescue operations and provides an interesting overview of the debate on whether victims should be held responsible for some of these costs. Young adults will likely enjoy this introduction to the field of wilderness medicine. Filled with adventure and good advice."
--"Library Journal"
"Outdoors folk in Oregon have long benefited from Dr. Chris Van Tilburg's skills as an emergency doctor and his selfless devotion to rescuing injured hikers and climbers as a volunteer for his local mountain rescue service. Now his other great skill--as a writer--has brought these exciting tales to the country at large. Chris captures the excitement of a rescue with the passion of a true mountaineer, and does so in highly readable prose."
--John Harlin III, Editor of "The American Alpine Journal" and author of "The Eiger Obsession, Mount Rainier "and" The Climber's Guide to North America"
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- Title Mountain Rescue Doctor: Wilderness Medicine in the Extremes of Nature
- Author Christopher Van Tilburg
- Binding Paperback
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 304
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher St. Martin's Griffin, New York, New York, U.S.A.
- Date 2008-10-28
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780312358884 / 0312358881
- Weight 0.85 lbs (0.39 kg)
- Dimensions 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.9 in (21.34 x 13.72 x 2.29 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Rescue work - United States, First Aid
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2007028304
- Dewey Decimal Code 616.025
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