Medical kit Archives - Dr. Hannah Lock

Blisters – Prevention, Management & Myths

Post author:Hannah
Post published:10 June 2021
Post Category:Blisters / Expedition Medicine / First Aid / Medical kit / Mountain medicine / Mountains
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Blisters are one of the most common issues people suffer with in the mountains, whether it’s walking, running, biking, mountaineering or skiing. Despite their size, blisters can cause severe pain…

Pre-Expedition Medical Screening

Post author:Hannah
Post published:26 March 2021
Post Category:Altitude / Expedition Medicine / Expeditions / Medical kit / Mountain medicine / Mountains / Travel
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Why Is Medical Screening Important?Many expedition team members, leaders and medics will have past or current medical conditions, injuries or disabilities. With more and more people undertaking mountain adventures and…

Mountain Medicine – First Aid Kit Essentials

Post author:Hannah
Post published:3 May 2020
Post Category:Climbing / Medical kit / Medicine / Mountain medicine / Mountains / Travel
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I often get asked about what to pack in a mountain first aid kit and I know it can be difficult to know where to start. Lots of companies sell…