Essential for expeditions: mountaineers, hillwalkers and explorers - jungle, desert, ocean and remote areas
Written by doctors with a wealth of experience, this book covers the fundamentals of wilderness first aid and medicine. Clearly referenced chapters describe both how to minimise risks (including the preparation of first-aid kits) and how to cope with accident or illness in remote settings, from diving to high altitude and from desert to polar.
When you’re out on remote trails, on expeditions, or on wilderness adventures, having trusted guidance on first aid and emergency medicine is essential. Pocket First Aid and Wilderness Medicine is a compact, practical first aid guide designed specifically for walkers, hikers, trekkers, and anyone who spends time in remote or mountain environments, offering clear, calm advice when you need it most.
Written by experienced doctors with extensive expertise in remote and expedition medicine, this Cicerone guidebook gives clear, practical protocols and treatment guidance for outdoor first aid in environments from high altitude to desert and polar regions. It explains how to assess a situation, treat common outdoor injuries and illnesses, and decide when to continue, turn back or call for help, so you can make better decisions in challenging conditions far from immediate medical care.
Whether you’re a mountaineer, trekker, expedition leader or outdoor enthusiast, this guidebook gives you the confidence to respond to medical emergencies in remote areas until professional help arrives. With trusted protocols and expert insight, Pocket First Aid and Wilderness Medicine is the essential pocket reference for safe wilderness travel.
