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Avalanche Safety & Medical Management of Avalanche Victims

A systematic reviewfound that a patent airway (and air pocket) was essential for survival with burial times greater than 35 minutes. Those casualties who are extricated beyond 35 … See more

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Diving: Managing Decompression Illness in Remote Locations

WEBThe most important concept to understand in diving medicine is pressure. At sea level, the pressure is 1 atmosphere (1 ATA). With every 10m of seawater, this …

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Penthrox® and Pain

WEBFigure 2. Penthrox® (Methoxyflurane) Using Penthrox®. Penthrox® is a portable and lightweight single-use inhaler that is used for the delivery of …

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Adventure Medic’s Guide to Choosing an Expedition Medicine Job

WEB2.1 The Expedition Company. Make yourself familiar with the expedition company. Explore their website to assess what their company experience is and what …

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Healthcare in Remote and Extreme Environments MSc, University …

WEBDuration and Time Commitment. The HREE programme will offer the most to those who are able to make a significant commitment to the learnings. From crossing …

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One Health: Community and Conservation

WEBThe ‘One Health’ approach, as adopted by the WHO, is “an approach to designing and implementing programmes, policies, legislation and research in which …

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Jobs in expedition and wilderness medicine

WEBWe often receive emails asking about expedition medicine jobs. While these come up often, it can sometimes feel like a closed world to those starting out. As well as publishing job …

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About Adventure Medic Magazine

WEBWe wanted to inspire you with tales of adventure and to lift your spirits with stunning photography and breathtaking video. Adventure Medic was founded by Matt Wilkes, Ellie …

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LSHTM Online Travel Medicine Course

WEBMalaria / pathology, epidemiology, prophylaxis and treatment of malaria in the traveller. The course is available as an independent e-learning certificate or …

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Space Health Research – Driving Innovation in Remote Healthcare

WEBAcross the disciplines of navigation, communication, energy production and beyond, space research has driven innovation. This particular project simulated the …

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Help Without Hurt: Donating Medicines Responsibly

WEBA pack consists of two boxes, each about 40cm x 40cm x 40cm and weighing around 13kg. Many airlines have agreed to waive excess baggage fees. Between the …

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Competition Winner: An Elective in the Himalayas

WEBThomas Bennett / 5th Year Medical Student / University of Plymouth. Tom wrote the winning entry for our 2017 Adventure Medic Elective Article competition. He …

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Fellowship Review: Global Health and Emergency

WEBA brief description of the job role. The global health element of the fellowship is commonly an 8-week deployment to the ED at the Nanyuki Referral …

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Duraphat 5000 – The Secret Dental Elixir For Endurance Athletes

WEBColgate Duraphat 5000 comes in a small tube and you only need a pea-sized quantity on your toothbrush; saving both weight and space in your pack. Its …

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Madagascar, Marine Biology and Mental Illness

WEBMadagascar is the world’s fourth largest island, with many different ecosystems rich in biodiversity. Approximately 90% of all its plant and animal species …

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Diploma Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (Glasgow)

WEBIn the nineteenth Century the term “Tropical Medicine” was coined to describe the speciality of looking at these diseases. During the period when European …

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European Association of Surfing Doctors

WEBBill was the big VIP of the conference, a member of the surfing medical association (SMA) based in the states. Not a doctor by trade but a Vietnam medic who …

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