Chapter 68 Infectious Diarrhea From Wilderness and Foreign Travel Javier A. Adachi, Howard D. Backer, Herbert L. DuPont Acute infectious diarrhea is one of the most common and significant medical…
Chapter 98 Exercise, Conditioning, and Performance Training Jolie Bookspan Exercise is most beneficial when it directly trains function and healthful biomechanics. A surprising number of exercise and conditioning activities do…
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…
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…
Chapter 106 Medical Liability and Wilderness Emergencies Carolyn S. Langer, Jennifer G. Baine This chapter presents a review of the legal issues that arise in the context of wilderness emergencies,…
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…
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…
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…
Chapter 36 Wilderness Emergency Medical Services and Response Systems Franklin R. Hubbell The “wilderness” in wilderness medicine has broadened in scope. Skills that are learned for providing wilderness medical care…
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…
