Includes bibliographic references and index.

"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 them -- Treating snakebites-and how not to treat them -- Acute Mountain Illness -- Prevention -- Symptoms -- Treatment -- Lightning -- Warning signs -- First aid for victims -- Avalanche -- Dynamics and characteristics -- Safety protocols -- Rescue -- Hypothermia --Diagnosis --Treatment-and how not to treat it. Author Wayne Smart, EMT, is founder of Far Out First Aid and teaches courses regularly on wilderness and remote first aid."