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Expedition Medicine

Breathless On Immersion — by Sean Hudson, M.D. — last modified 2007-08-07 00:07

Many have experienced the sudden breathlessness upon immersion in freezing water while winter or high altitude paddling, but when does this become dangerous?

Animal Bites — by Sean Hudson, M.D. — last modified 2007-08-07 00:07

Biting off more than you can chew: Animal bites on expeditions.

What's In Your Kit? — by Sean Hudson, M.D. — last modified 2007-08-07 00:07

Probably the most common question I'm asked as an expedition medic is 'What shall I put in my medical kit?'

Frostbite In The Field — by Sean Hudson, M.D. — last modified 2007-08-07 00:07

How to treat frostbite in the field, its prevention, recognition and management.

Treatment at Altitude — by Sean Hudson, M.D. — last modified 2007-08-07 00:07

The concept behind the 3 main portable hyperbaric chambers is they effect a physiological descent by inflating the air impermeable bags above ambient atmospheric pressure.

Stings and Bites — by Sean Hudson, M.D. — last modified 2007-08-07 00:07

From the Congo to Greenland there are horror stories of swarms of insects descending upon expeditions and being relentless in their pursuit of blood.

Treating Compound Fractures — by Sean Hudson, M.D. — last modified 2007-08-07 00:07

It is incredibly important to recognise an open fracture. Failure to do so can result in infection of the bone.

Treating Snake Bites — by Sean Hudson, M.D. — last modified 2007-08-07 00:07

Snake venom acts in several very distinct ways depending on the species, for example cobra bites, which can result in quite rapid paralysis.

Travellers Diarrhoea — by Sean Hudson, M.D. — last modified 2007-09-15 11:13

How to manage the commonest cause of morbidity on expeditions

Diabetes on Expedition — by Sean Hudson, M.D. — last modified 2008-01-01 16:26

As the management of diabetes improves, diabetics are increasingly finding themselves able to participate in adventurous activities in the wilderness

Malaria — by Sean Hudson, M.D. — last modified 2008-01-02 04:55

malaria is a major concern on most third world expeditions. It is imperative to have an understanding of how it is transmitted and how to treat it

Frostbite update — by Sean Hudson, M.D. — last modified 2008-01-30 05:43

What are the current thoughts on frostbite treatment in the field