EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Leave No Trace

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Chapter 113 Leave No Trace Nancy V. Rodway Sustainability According to the World Wildlife Fund, in the 21st century, mankind’s footprint exceeds the earth’s regenerative capacity by 30%.2 Wildlife populations…

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Seafood Toxidromes

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Chapter 72 Seafood Toxidromes* Alicia B. Minns, Michael J. Matteucci, Binh T. Ly, Richard F. Clark At least three-quarters of the world’s population lives within 10 miles (16 km) of the…

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Wilderness Neurology

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Chapter 33 Wilderness Neurology Charles Clarke For online-only figures, please go to www.expertconsult.com It is essential for practitioners in wilderness settings to have a working knowledge of neurology and to…

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Wilderness Cardiology

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Chapter 32 Wilderness Cardiology Aaron L. Baggish, Benjamin D. Levine The wilderness environment places great demands on the cardiovascular system. Certain wilderness activities, such as diving and high-altitude mountaineering, pose…

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Mental Health in the Wilderness

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Chapter 35 Mental Health in the Wilderness Barry Morenz Wilderness environments often have beneficial effects on the overall emotional health of many individuals. Individuals who choose to pursue wilderness activities…

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Clinical Management of Heat-Related Illnesses

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Chapter 11 Clinical Management of Heat-Related Illnesses Karen K. O’Brien, Lisa R. Leon, Robert W. Kenefick This chapter discusses the clinical manifestations, management, and prevention of heat-related illnesses. The spectrum…

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