Bonaire is known as one of the world’s most beautiful diving destinations. With crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and remarkable biodiversity, the island attracts thousands of divers each year. However, behind this idyllic underwater world lies a range of medical risks. How are these managed on a relatively small and remote island? For this article, […]

Could you introduce yourself? Who are you, what’s your background, and what do you enjoy doing most in your free time?My name is Joost ten Brinke; I’m a father of three and married to Floor van der Hilst. I work as a trauma surgeon at the Gelre Hospitals and at Isala. In addition, I’ll be […]

Terwijl de overgrote meerderheid na het finishen van een mud run met een runner’s high naar huis gaat,  nemen sommigen een minder prettig souvenir mee naar huis: een infectie met Leptospira. Deze bacterie veroorzaakt leptospirose, een ziektebeeld variërend van asymptomatisch tot, in sommige gevallen, levensbedreigende septische shock. Wat is deze ziekte precies? En hoe bang […]

During a recent lecture, a helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) physician emphasized the importance of including tranexamic acid (TXA) in every wilderness medicine kit. In this updated article, we will delve into the what, why, who, and how of utilizing TXA in a remote environment. Key points:– TXA prevents the breakdown of blood clots– Prehospital […]

Medical Training of Crewmembers during the Ocean Race.