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 […]

We are excited to announce that the annual Outdoor Medicine Congress will take place on Friday, March 21, 2025. This year, we have chosen a unique location: Burgers’ Zoo in Arnhem. It promises to be an inspiring day with the theme: Toxic & Dangerous. Nature offers us countless wonders but also comes with its dangers. […]

Last week, Maybritt Kuypers, a founding member of Outdoor Medicine, had the honor of defending her dissertation. The title of her dissertation is “Advances in Procedural Pain Management in Emergency Medicine.” Congratulations, Maybritt! This is a very important milestone in her field. Procedural Sedation and Analgesia (PSA) in the emergency department is increasingly used for […]