Freediving places the body under extreme pressure, triggering unique physiological responses that conserve oxygen and protect vital organs. This article explores the dive reflex, lung compression, hypoxia tolerance, and the limits of human adaptation, highlighting both the beauty and biological challenges of breath-hold diving.

Dr Jonathan Messing reflects on the role of the expedition medic as risk manager and shares top tips gained from his wealth of expedition experience across the globe.

Evidence-based guidance on the latest in identification, classification and management of frostbite injuries.

Theresa Menders is co-author of “Psychological First Aid: Pocket Field Guide”. In this article, she introduces psychological first aid, highlighting its role in providing emotional support during crises. She emphasizes its accessibility, offering practical steps anyone can take to help others manage during both large-scale disasters and personal emergencies.

A substantial pivot with much greater resourcing, data-driven strategies and new tools is needed to rebuild momentum in the fight against malaria. With the added threat of climate change, sustainable and resilient malaria responses are needed now more than ever.

Maintaining good clinical records is the cornerstone of exemplary patient care and should not be overlooked, especially on expedition. This article provides an overview of the approach to clinical records and documentation on expeditions.

Dr Hannah Lock / Emergency Medicine Senior Clinical Fellow & Portfolio Doctor / Ysbyty Gwynedd, Wales  Dr Hannah Lock is a Senior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor. Since 2018 she has also worked as an Expedition Doctor, specialising in high-altitude environments, and has been involved in medical research on three high-altitude research expeditions. Hannah is part […]

The process of acquiring indemnity or insurance for expedition work has become increasingly difficult. As individuals who are passionate about adventure medicine; Adventure Medic has produced this guide to help with the indemnity process.

The field of expedition medicine is vast. We’ve put together guidance on assessing expedition opportunities in order to help you decide on the right expedition for you.

Third Year Medical Student, Georgina Heinzel-Kienberger from Exeter University discusses the common otological dive conditions, barotrauma and decompression sickness. She looks at the current literature regarding aetiology, diagnosis and management and what it means for divers.