An interesting case report is published in the latest Wilderness & Environmental Medicine. Suzuki et al describe a patient with missed traumatic pneumothorax due to penetrating neck injury that was presumably caused by a stingray while diving. The barb can result in significant injuries to deep structures and organs despite a deceptively small entrance wound. […]

Foot blisters are a common medical complaint among outdoor enthusiasts. Friction blisters result from pressure and shear forces. Risk factors include moisture, temperature, external load, activity duration, characteristics of footwear, and adaptation/conditioning. Prevention and treatment strategies include the use of socks of good quality, barriers such as tapes and plasters, antiperspirants, lubricants, and orthotics. Worthing […]

With the explosion of adventure travel over the past decade, there has been a concurrent increase in mountaineering expeditions to extreme elevations, including many of the 8000-m peaks. This trend has created an increased demand for qualified expedition doctors to provide specialized medical advice and care to climbers and expedition staff. Anne Brants (board member […]

The first edition of the African Wilderness Medicine course was a succes. Unfortunately we were not able to post pictures during the trip, but you can find a preview of some of the pictures in our gallery. We will add more pictures later. As soon as the plans for a second  edition become final, we will communicate this via the website and social media”‹.

Tomorrow  is the start of the first edition of our African Wilderness Medicine course. The course is held during and adventurous trip through Botswana and Zimbabwe, and highlights all aspects of wilderness and expedition medicine relevant to the African setting. The journey departs from Maun, Botswana, featuring a kayak expedition in the Okavango Delat as […]