Vertical Aid

CONTENTS

1. Assessment of the Patient

2. Life-Threatening Emergencies

3. Injury Prevention

II. MEDICAL

5. Spinal Injuries

6. Head Injuries

7. Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Issues

8. Chest and Respiratory Issues

9. Wounds and Burns

10. Skin Injuries and Care

III. ENVIRONMENTAL

11. Altitude Illness

12. Cold Injuries

13. Heat Injuries

14. Solar-Related Injuries

16. Weather Identification

17. Avalanche Awareness

18. Extrication Decisions and Spinal Motion Restriction

19. Carries and Litters

20. Rescue Communication

V. APPENDICES

A. First Aid Kit Contents for Mountain Travel

B. How to Communicate with Helicopters,
and Preparations for Helicopter Evacuation

C. Conversion Tables

D. Frostbite and Windchill Table

E. Water Purification Methods

F. Recommended Medications for Mountain Travel

G. Improvised Shelters

H. Vertical Medicine Resources Assessment Sheet

References and Additional Resources

Author Biographies