Patrick Brighton: 4 books

From pulmonary edema to bashed knuckles, physician and outdoor athlete Dr. Patrick Brighton covers everything a climber needs to know to stay well along the way. Whether bouldering the backyard or seeking shelter high atop Aconcagua, this guide gives readers simple, straight-forward advice to help handle an emergency situation.

From drowning to ear infections, the author covers everything a paddler needs to know to stay alive and well on the water. Paddlers' Guide to Treating Medical Emergencies is an indispensable resource whether out for a Class-I float or a whitewater journey.

Paved and off-road bicycling are enormously popular in every state. Now there is a guide to help cyclists recognize and treat the wide range of injury and illness that can happen unexpectedly. From treatment for a broken nose to CPR, Mountain Bikers' Guide to Treating Medical Emergencies is a manual that is easy to use when faced with a medical emergency.

Covering everything from head trauma to poison ivy, Hikers' and Backpackers' Guide to Treating Medical Emergencies presents information that will enable trekkers to recognize and treat whatever illness or injury they may encounter on the trail. Whether day hiking or backpacking, the guide is an essential tool for the trail.