Once again, Paul Auerbach has managed to provide us with a tome that holds an absolute wealth of information. He has not only updated all the information contained in the previous edition, but he has also called upon more experts in the field who have added a wide variety of new topics. The list of contributing authors reads like a Who’s Who in Wilderness Medicine and Rescue. This text is a true accomplishment and a marvelous contribution to the wild side of medicine.
The Fifth Edition, 2007, consisting of 2316 pages is divided into 97 chapters, written by 157 contributing authors. A myriad of charts, tables, and spectacular photography complement the well-written text.
Needless to say, I have not had the time to read the entire book, but the several chapters I have read were packed with valuable information for all of us who are interested in or participate in wilderness medicine and rescue work.
Paul, a personal thanks. Great job! What a tremendous contribution this text will make to emergency medicine that is practiced in the extended care environment.
Wilderness Medicine, Fifth Edition, by Paul S. Auerbach, MD, MS is published by Mosby, ISBN 978-0-323-03228-5 and available through www.elsevier.com and probably amazon.com.
