Burjor Langdana, Dental Surgeon at the British Antarctic Survey Medical Unit and Matt Edwards, Expedition Doctor, cover preparation, kit, dental history taking and examination and the diagnosis and management of common dental conditions.

Adam Sheperdigian, Ned Gilbert-Kawai / An overview of the projects and the sheer logistical effort involved in the follow up expedition to Caudwell Xtreme Everest. Want to know how to get three labs, fifteen tonnes of kit and three hundred yaks up Everest in the name of science? Then please, read on.

Adventure Medic Editor Hannah catches up with Steve Brennan, general surgeon and expedition doctor for Charley Boorman on his 10,000 mile lap of Africa. They talk Mongol Rallies, well-stocked Defenders, medicine on the road and winegums

Rowena Clark / Chats to Ruthie Markus, founder of Alex’s Medical Clinic in Africa about setting up a sustainable healthcare initiative in Malawi, as well as opportunities for elective students

Adventure Medic chats to Yannick de Jager, Dutch professional surfer and ambassador for the European Association of Surfing Doctors about his life, surfing and a little bit of medicine

Being asked to do a risk assessment can be daunting, however it is an essential part of planning an adventure. Expedition leader Dom Hall gives us some advice. (Photo: Matt Wilkes)

Kitty Duncan / An introduction to the key topic of altitude illness, including pathophysiology, HACE, HAPE, prevention and treatment.

Hannah Evans / Event medicine is great fun and a useful opportunity to keep your expedition medicine skills up when you have limited annual leave. Here’s our guide to getting involved.

An excellent series of videos from NRS and R3, featuring whitewater safety expert and Wilderness Emergency Medicine Technician Jim Coffey on all aspects of swiftwater rescue.

Sano Babu Sunawar / Adventure Medic catches up with the National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. We discuss Everest, which was the first mountain he ever climbed, his incredible paragliding and kayaking feats and his motivation. Babu also offers a little advice for expedition doctors. (Photo: Matt Wilkes)