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Chris Johnson et al.

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Oxford University Press makes no representation, express or implied, that the drug dosages in this book are correct. Readers must therefore always … More Oxford University Press makes no representation, express or implied, that the drug dosages in this book are correct. Readers must therefore always check the product information and clinical procedures with the most up to date published product information and data sheets provided by the manufacturers and the most recent codes of conduct and safety regulations. The authors and the publishers do not accept responsibility or legal liability for any errors in the text or for the misuse or misapplication of material in this work. Except where otherwise stated, drug dosages and recommendations are for the non-pregnant adult who is not breastfeeding.

2 Preparations

15 Treatment: infectious diseases

prelims

1 Expedition medicine

4 Ethics and responsibilities

5 Crisis management

8 Emergencies: collapse and serious illness

10 Treatment: head and neck

12 Treatment: chest

13 Treatment: abdomen

16 Psychological and psychiatric problems

17 Risks from animals

18 Plants and fungi

19 Anaesthesia in remote locations

20 Cold climates

21 Mountains and high altitude

22 Inland and coastal waters

24 Underwater

27 Caving

6 Emergencies: diagnosis

7 Emergencies: trauma

11 Treatment: dental

14 Treatment: limbs and back

23 Offshore

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