Fully revised for its third edition, the Oxford Handbook of Expedition and Wilderness Medicine continues to be the essential resource for all expedition medics and well-informed travellers, as well as nurses, paramedics, medical students, and other expedition members traveling in remote, wilderness areas of the world. Now containing more guidance about caving medicine, the third edition includes revised and additional illustrations and essential maps of the spread of diseases. Clear and concise, readers can rely on this handbook to provide the key knowledge and practical advice they need. It enables efficient preparation and planning before the journey, advises on camp logistics, risk management, and medical problems during the expedition, as well as highlighting rare but important risks to those visiting remote areas. Focusing on preventative measures, it also contains chapters dealing with crisis management, emergency care, and evacuation from challenging environments, with guidance about the obligations of a clinician joining an expedition, ethical approaches to such work, and medicine in various extreme environments. This edition will give you the confidence and skills you need to travel to any extreme or remote environment. Incorporating the combined knowledge and experience of a team of experienced clinicians and expeditioners, the Oxford Handbook of Expedition and Wilderness Medicine is a practical, easy-to-use guide to all aspects of expedition and wilderness medicine.

Introduction

The Oxford Handbook of Expedition and Wilderness Medicine is the go-to resource for anyone involved in expedition medicine or planning to travel to remote or wilderness areas. Whether you are a medic, a well-informed traveler, a nurse, a paramedic, a medical student, or any other expedition member, this handbook contains the essential information you need to ensure your safety and the well-being of others in these challenging environments.

Review

This third edition of the Oxford Handbook of Expedition and Wilderness Medicine builds upon the success of the previous editions and provides even more comprehensive and up-to-date information. The book covers a wide range of topics, including preparation and planning, camp logistics, risk management, medical problems during expeditions, crisis management, emergency care, and evacuation from challenging environments.

One of the standout features of this handbook is its focus on preventative measures. The authors emphasize the importance of proper preparation and planning before embarking on an expedition, and provide practical advice on topics such as vaccination, hygiene, and environmental considerations.

The inclusion of guidance on caving medicine in this edition is a valuable addition. Caving can present unique challenges and potential hazards, and having dedicated information on this topic will be particularly useful for those involved in cave exploration or expeditions.

The handbook is well-organized and easy to navigate, with clear and concise text. The inclusion of illustrations and maps helps to reinforce key concepts and provide visual aids for understanding complex topics. The authors have done an excellent job of presenting information in a way that is accessible and applicable to a wide range of readers.

An important aspect of this handbook is its emphasis on ethical considerations and the obligations of clinicians working in expedition and wilderness settings. The authors address the ethical challenges inherent in providing medical care in remote areas and offer guidance on how to navigate these issues responsibly.

Overall, the Oxford Handbook of Expedition and Wilderness Medicine is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in expeditions or traveling to remote and wilderness areas. The combination of practical advice, comprehensive information, and the expertise of the authors makes this handbook a must-have for anyone seeking to ensure their safety and well-being in challenging environments.

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If you are planning an expedition or are interested in the field of expedition and wilderness medicine, the Oxford Handbook of Expedition and Wilderness Medicine is an essential addition to your library. With its wealth of knowledge, practical advice, and emphasis on safety and ethical considerations, this handbook will give you the confidence and skills you need to navigate any extreme or remote environment.

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Product Details

• Publisher: OUP Oxford; July 21, 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9780192636836
• ISBN: 9780192636843