ISBN: 9780198867012

• Provides authoritative, practical advice for use in remote environments, including latest treatment guidelines
• Written and edited by experienced expeditioners, suitable for doctors, paramedics, nurses, and travellers overseas
• Provides comprehensive coverage to enable efficient planning and preparation before your journey
• Gives practical advice on camp logistics, risk management, and medical issues
• Chapters include crisis management, emergency care, and evacuation from challenging environments
• Previous BMJ winner in the Primary Care category

New to this Edition:

• Fully re-written chapters on caving medicine and analgesia/anaesthesia
• Extensively reviewed and updated with the latest treatment guidelines