Oxford Ebook of Expedition and Wilderness Medicine 3rd (2024)

Fully revised for its third edition, this essential resource is designed for expedition medics, well-informed travelers, nurses, paramedics, medical students, and anyone venturing into remote wilderness areas.

This edition includes expanded guidance on caving medicine, revised illustrations, and maps detailing disease spread. It provides clear, concise knowledge and practical advice for journey planning, camp logistics, risk management, and handling medical issues during expeditions. It also highlights rare but significant risks in remote areas.

With a focus on preventive measures, the handbook covers crisis management, emergency care, and evacuation in challenging environments. It offers insights into ethical obligations for clinicians in expeditions and medical practices in extreme settings.

A practical, easy-to-use guide compiled by experienced clinicians and expeditioners, this handbook equips you with the confidence and skills to navigate extreme or remote environments safely.