Basic High Altitude Physiology
Ascending to high altitude presents significant challenges to the human body. This post aims to explain why high altitude poses these challenges and how our body adapts to them.‘Thinner Air’The…
Health Risks of Overseas Expeditions
Introduction There is risk in everything we do. It may be fair to say that people signing up to remote and challenging expeditions are likely to be looking for adventure…
Medical Documentation on Expedition
This is a very dry topic, so I’m sorry in advance, but it’s very important for medical and mountain professionals! Introduction Medical record keeping is just as important on expedition…