The Ethics of Wilderness Medicine
Chapter 107 The Ethics of Wilderness Medicine Kenneth V. Iserson, Carlton E. Heine Ethics is the application of moral values and principles to guide human action. Providing care for others…
Protection From Blood-Feeding Arthropods
Chapter 47 Protection From Blood-Feeding Arthropods Mark S. Fradin, Scott P. Carroll Of all the hazards, large and small, that may befall the outdoor enthusiast, perhaps the most vexatious come…
Chronic Diseases and Wilderness Activities
Chapter 34 Chronic Diseases and Wilderness Activities Colin K. Grissom, Andrew M. Luks, Thomas G. Deloughery For online-only figures, please go to www.expertconsult.com The focus of this chapter is on…
Wilderness Management and Preservation
Chapter 112 Wilderness Management and Preservation Chad P. Dawson, John C. Hendee Wilderness is a word that carries various connotations and denotations among different people and cultures. Often, wilderness suggests…
Seafood Allergies
Chapter 73 Seafood Allergies Ashley R. Laird, Naresh J. Patel Seafood, including all edible fish and shellfish, has been a mainstay of diets throughout the world for centuries, playing a…
Infectious Diarrhea From Wilderness and Foreign Travel
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…
Exercise, Conditioning, and Performance Training
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…
Leave No Trace
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…
Seafood Toxidromes
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…
Medical Liability and Wilderness Emergencies
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,…
