Expedition Medicine Revised Edition 1st Edition

This is a completely rewritten and revised second edition of the now standard text, prepared under the auspices of the Royal Geographical Society of Great Britain. Comprehensively updated to take into account new research findings and medicines, and adapted for the American explorer, Expedition Medicine is written by renowned experts in their fields and provides a wealth of practical tips and advice, as well as extensive details about first aid kits, emergency procedures, and evacuation routines. Coverage includes sections on every kind of travel from desert to mountain, canoeing to diving, and off-road driving to walking, with valuable information on vaccinations, medicines, and hygiene.