Emergencies at High Altitude: A Ready Reckoner for Healthcare Workers (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798905601620)

Emergencies at High Altitude: A Ready Reckoner for Healthcare Workers is a practical, concise, and field-oriented guide designed to assist healthcare professionals in the rapid recognition and management of medical emergencies encountered in high-altitude environments. Combining evidence-based recommendations with operational experience, the book provides easy-to-follow algorithms, treatment protocols, and bedside guidance for conditions ranging from acute mountain sickness, HAPE, and HACE to cardiovascular, neurological, trauma, and environmental emergencies. An essential companion for doctors, paramedics, and healthcare workers serving in remote and high-altitude settings, this handbook aims to support timely decision-making and improve patient outcomes where every minute matters.