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.

In 2018, a fetus was taken up to Everest Base Camp and while this is noteworthy on its own, physiological parameters were tracked of the mother-to-be.

Imagine this; you are on a fantastic multi-day hike in a remote area and you have prepared yourself for an entirely self-sufficient trip. A compass, a water filter, a few bags of dry food: let the adventure begin! After a few hundred beautiful pictures and three days of hiking, fatigue creeps in. You trip over […]