Médecine de montagne, 6e

Mountain medicine, 6e

Jean-Paul Richalet, Hervé Bouchet
Elsevier
368 pages
ISBN: 9782294789069
November 2025

Discover the 6th edition of this essential work, completely updated to reflect the major advances in mountain medicine over the past seven years. In light of the rise of telemedicine, new strategies for managing cold and altitude-related illnesses, and progress in understanding their pathophysiology, this edition offers a comprehensive overview of the latest innovations. It also incorporates the most recent data on the impact of climate change on mountain activities, with a detailed analysis of atmospheric parameters and geographical challenges. Within this book, you will find practical tools, such as decision trees for managing cold-related injuries, as well as a study of pathologies associated with the growing popularity of trail running, ultra-trail running, and high-altitude marathons.