Chapter 10 Pathophysiology of Heat-Related Illnesses Lisa R. Leon, Robert W. Kenefick* For online-only figures, please go to www.expertconsult.com The opinions or assertions contained herein are the private views of…
Chapter 42 Principles of Meteorology and Weather Prediction John Mioduszewski, D. Nelun Fernando, David A. Robinson General Circulation and Atmospheric Profile Climate Controls and Radiation Balance Equatorial regions receive a…
Chapter 21 Wilderness Trauma and Surgical Emergencies* Kirby R. Gross, Bryan R. Collier, William P. Riordan, Jr., John A. Morris, Jr. Purpose This chapter is written to provide physicians and…
Chapter 109 The Changing Environment James K. Mitchell, James M. Jeffers Three miles southwest of the Kremlin, not far from Moscow’s Olympic Stadium, lies the Novodevichiy Cemetery, one of the…
Chapter 85 Non–North American Travel and Exotic Diseases Arlene E. Dent, James W. Kazura Travelers to tropical and subtropical areas of the world where hygienic conditions are poor and ecologic…
Chapter 103 Wilderness and Endurance Events David A. Townes, Brandee L. Waite Perhaps the earliest record of an endurance event may be traced back to ancient Greece in the 5th…
Chapter 46 Caving and Cave Rescue Stephen E. Hudson, Loui H. McCurley, Roger B. Mortimer Caves are among the most awe-inspiring natural wilderness features remaining on Earth. Finding virgin territory…
Chapter 90 Global Crimes, Incarceration, and Quarantine Michael Vanrooyen Most physicians and medical personnel practice in relatively safe and stable environments, although some health care providers have chosen to work…
Chapter 17 Principles of Pain Management Stephen D. Coleman, Raymond R. Gaeta Pain is ubiquitous in daily life, and multiple treatment modalities are available under normal circumstances. However, the wilderness…
Chapter 58 Alligator and Crocodile Attacks Benjamin B. Constance For online-only figures, please go to www.expertconsult.com Crocodilians have inundated cultural media from traditional folklore to modern television.25 In addition to…
