Our flagship Expedition Medicine course in Keswick went well this month. We had 60 participants who experienced the full range of Lakeland weather during their time in Keswick.

Some useful advice all about the common but frequently preventable problem

Interesting article examining the use of a SAM splint as a cervical collar with some useful outcomes

An intersting review in the BMJ of resuscitation in a hostile environment from a UK military perspective

Dr Erik Mclaughlin, AdventureDoc gives detailed advice about how to deal with marine and saltwater infections from basic first aid through to follow-up treatment.

Introduction to Anaphylaxis: Anaphylaxis is a potentially life threatening allergic reaction that manifests in a multi-systemic and variable fashion. It involves prior sensitisation to an allergen that may take the form of a food product, insect, medication, material or environment (e.g. cold). Lifetime prevalence is 0.05-2% (Liebermann 2008)

Shackleton managed never to lose a member of his team to the harsh environmental dangers on any of his expeditions.

A great overview from the CDC of the most common medical condition on expedition

From infection, wound closure, tetanus and rabies

EWM director Piers Carter writes up about the recent EWM course in Keswick.

Supporting your expedition with professional weather forecasts

Advice on what to include in your expedition medical kit