During planning stage, it is important to talk to individuals with knowledge and expertise about specific environment  (e.g. tour guides, local residents, colleague who has done extensive traveling in area).
Injury secondary to minor trauma is generally more common than medical illness in the<unk>  environment.
Fatalities in remote environments are most likely to be secondary to trauma, and the three most common traumatic events are falls, blunt trauma, and drowning.
Most life-threatening injuries leading to preventable death in the<unk>  are caused by trauma that went unidentified, asphyxia, exsanguination, and untreated pneumothorax.
Deaths that occurred in non-traumatic situations are most frequently the result of cardiovascular disease.
Commonly-experienced nonfatal trauma: damage to soft tissue such as lacerations or sprains. Severe injuries such as fractures or dislocations are much less common.
The lower extremities are more often injured than upper extremity, usually due to improper footwear or inadequate care for injuries such as blisters or sprains.
Exposure to unfamiliar pathogens in the<unk>  as well as limited hygiene resources commonly lead to illnesses such as upper respiratory tract infection and gastroenteritis.
Common minor illnesses include headache, dehydration, heat-related illness, muscle ache, dermatitis, sunburn, and allergic reaction.
Environmental causes such as altitude and temperature extremes can be be lessened or even avoided with proper research and preparation.
Wilderness preparedness
ACEP clinical policies
Poison control
SCVMC:CUSTODY CARE
Ideal body weight estimation
Diagnosis of death
Pregnancy and lactation drug labeling
Baby feeding and nutrition