Expedition and Wilderness Medicine: The Essential Guide

Are you an expedition medic, nurse, paramedic, medical student, or simply a well-informed traveler venturing into remote, wilderness areas? Look no further than the Oxford Handbook of Expedition and Wilderness Medicine, now in its fully revised third edition.

This comprehensive guide is designed to provide you with the key knowledge and practical advice you need to prepare for, plan, and execute a successful expedition or wilderness adventure. With a focus on preventative measures, crisis management, emergency care, and evacuation from challenging environments, this handbook is an indispensable resource for anyone traveling to extreme or remote environments.

What’s New in the Third Edition

This latest edition includes:

• More guidance on caving medicine, ensuring you’re equipped to handle the unique challenges of cave exploration
• Revised and additional illustrations, providing clear visual guidance on medical procedures and techniques
• Essential maps of disease spread, helping you prepare for and respond to potential health risks

Expert Insights and Practical Advice

The Oxford Handbook of Expedition and Wilderness Medicine brings together the combined knowledge and experience of a team of experienced clinicians and expeditioners. This practical, easy-to-use guide covers:

• Camp logistics and risk management, ensuring a smooth and safe expedition
• Medical problems that may arise during the expedition, and how to respond effectively
• Rare but important risks to consider when visiting remote areas, and how to mitigate them
• The obligations of a clinician joining an expedition, including ethical approaches and considerations
• Medicine in various extreme environments, from deserts to high-altitude terrain