Priority one when leading climbing expeditions through mountainous terrain is to ensure your team's health and safety.

When someone is suffering from hypothermia, the number one priority is getting them out of the weather. The cold, wet, and wind are enemy combatants you must vanquish before medical care can truly begin.

Burns are a minor injury that can happen to anyone, and unfortunately, they can sometimes be very serious. Major burns can be fatal.

Tropical medicine may seem daunting to those not familiar with treating diseases in tropical environments. However, with the right approach, clinicians can safely diagnose and manage patients even with limited resources.

You will be lulled to sleep by a symphony of clicking bats, shrieking birds, and buzzing insects if you spend the night in the jungle. It serves as a reminder of the vitality of this valuable ecosystem.

Over time, I discovered more and more applications for the simple wristwatch and it’s a rare day indeed when I’m not sporting one on my wrist. I can’t recall the last patient encounter where I didn’t have one readily available.

Are you dreaming of your next big adventure? Whether you’re planning to trek through the Himalayas or explore the Amazon rainforest, proper preparation is key to a successful and safe journey.

Both involve transporting an injured or sick casualty away from the initial point of care (often in a wilderness setting) to a more definitive and secure location for more advanced treatment.

In the context of operating in challenging outdoor environments, mental health can be viewed from two opposing perspectives.

Whether travelling alone on an expedition or as part of a larger expedition team, pain management on the expedition is a key factor in any medic’s armoury of medical kit.

During the warmer months, pollen count and air pollution levels increase which may increase the chances of an asthma attack for some people.

A common question during our First Aid courses is “What should I put in my first Aid Kit?” Although there are various lists of suggested content, students are always interested in our opinion as trainers too.

Ticks are small arachnids that feed on the blood of birds and mammals, including humans. They may carry a range of pathogens that are then transmitted to the host when they bite.

Choking occurs when a foreign object blocks the airway. In first aid, individuals who have not yet reached puberty are considered to be children and infants are between 0 and 12 months old.

Asthma can’t be cured, but its symptoms can be controlled. Around 1200 people die every year in the UK as a result of asthma. In this article, we will explain asthma, how to recognise its signs and symptoms, and how it can be treated in a first-aid setting.

We are often asked about Burn Gels and Blister Plasters during our first aid courses. What do they do, should we put them in our first aid kit?

When it comes to sunburn we know that prevention is better than a cure and that we should avoid becoming sunburnt in the first place, but accidents happen, and here are 4 tips for treating sunburn.

The rate of melanoma diagnosis is increasing. The consensus among scientists is that sunscreens alone cannot reverse this trend. Yet a good sunscreen can play a role in preventing sunburns – a major risk factor for melanoma – provided you use it correctly.

Regardless of your speciality and clinical setting as a medical professional, Wilderness Medicine Certification courses can greatly enhance professional and personal development.

We hear about hikers getting hurt, lost, and sometimes dying all the time. We know there is a risk of injury if you don’t take the proper safety measures in the backcountry. Nature is, for the most part, not controlled by humans. The best thing we can do as hikers is to avoid injury as much as possible.