Andrew Nathanson, MD, has been sailing since he was a child, and has spent many years researching sailing injuries – what causes them and what steps can be taken to prevent them.

Typically, boating injuries occur in one of three ways: a person on the boat falls overboard, the boat collides with another object, or a boat capsizes. These types of accidents can cause extremely serious injuries

Exposure to abnormal or prolonged amounts of heat and humidity without relief or adequate fluid intake can cause various types of heat-related illnesses.

Understanding the dangers around open water swimming and being familiar with first aid if someone is drowning is important. Here are some top tips about staying safe near open water, plus six things to know about drowning.

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 the average age of these people increasing, it follows that more people will be managing chronic (long-term) medical conditions.

Most people don’t sleep very well at high altitudes and often report broken sleep, vivid dreams and not feeling well rested on waking. On any trekking, climbing or mountaineering trip at high altitude, several factors can influence how well you sleep.

Success in the mountains can mean many things – reaching your physical goal e.g. a summit or the completion of a trekking or mountaineering route, enjoying the experience as much as possible and coming away healthy and hopefully even fitter than when you started.

Relevant expedition medical skills and experience are vital but what other capabilities and qualities does an expedition medic need to do their job effectively?

A suitably experienced medic can play a vital role in any expedition team, helping to ensure the success of the trip. Preventing medical problems is key to this success, but of course, when issues do occur, treating problems quickly and effectively is also essential.

As a hiker, I’ve learned a few things from the first several hikes, mostly from me making the mistake and checking off a box in my head to not do that same thing again next time. Here are a few beginner hiking tips I learned the hard way!

Whether you're a seasoned wilderness enthusiast, a dedicated outdoor educator, or an aspiring wilderness guide, this WFR course is designed to empower you with the experience and practical skills required to stay calm and responsive in disaster relief and medical emergency scenarios.

Car accidents can occur at any time, and a well-stocked first aid kit will allow you to treat both minor and serious injuries before emergency medical assistance arrives. Feeling prepared to handle injuries and medical emergencies while driving can boost your confidence and give your passengers greater peace of mind.

In cases of massive traumatic bleeding, it is imperative to use quick and effective solutions that can raise the patient’s chances of survival. Haemostatic agents are specifically designed to stop the bleeding from injured blood vessels, thus playing a critical role in high-pressure scenarios.

When someone is bleeding profusely from a limb, and medical personnel are not present at the scene, knowing how to apply a tourniquet can help to stop blood flow to the wound and control bleeding until emergency medical services arrive.

Wilderness medicine is a rapidly growing discipline that is becoming increasingly relevant in this era of globalization, international travel, and wilderness exploration.

Getting these six essentials in order will provide you with a foundation from which you can grow. Remember that for each, you must be sure you have a minimum of two to three weeks’ supply.

The potential for extended power outages during extreme heat becomes a real worry every summer. Without appropriate preparation, this situation can lead to severe consequences. Whether you’re confronted with a continuous power outage or preparing for the summer season, this information will equip you with the essentials to guarantee your safety and well-being.

Every winter, the possibility of a prolonged power outage during extreme cold becomes a genuine concern. Without proper preparation, this scenario can be catastrophic.

Whether you are out walking in the Brecon Beacons or traversing the Cairngorms plateau this winter, it is important to have an awareness of how to keep warm and reduce the risk of hypothermia. This short article will cover some common pitfalls and explore how to manage a cold casualty out in the field.

It’s useful to make a list of essential items that you can grab quickly in an emergency or keep them stored somewhere with easy access in a small enough bag for anyone to carry.