Travel and Adventure Medicine, An Issue of Medical Clinics of North America

Christopher A. Sanford, Paul S. Pottinger

Description

This issue of Medical Clinics of North America, guest edited by Paul S. Pottinger and Christopher A. Sanford, is devoted to Travel and Adventure Medicine. Articles in this issue include: Immunizations; Malaria; Personal Protection Measures; Traveler’s Diarrhea; Urban Medicine and Trauma; Care of the Healthcare Provider; Evaluation of the Ill Returned Traveler; The Ethics of Medical Volunteerism; High-Altitude Medicine; Dive Medicine; Wilderness Medicine, Including First Aid & Hypo/Hyperthermia; The Medical Kit; Adventure Sports: Spelunking, water exposures; and Resources for the Provider and Opportunities in Further Training in Travel and Adventure Medicine.

Sujets

• Médecine
• Spécialités médicales
• Médecine Générale
• Internal Medicine
• Medical

Informations

• Publié par: Elsevier
• Date de parution: 15 mars 2016
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9780323416528
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

Extrait

Travel and Adventure Medicine
Medical Clinics of North America
Editors
Paul S. Pottinger, MD, DTM H, FIDSA
Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy Infectious Diseases, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
Christopher A. Sanford, MD, MPH, DTM H
Family Medicine, Global Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
Consulting Editors
Douglas S. Paauw
Edward R. Bollard

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Table of Contents
Cover image
Title page
Copyright
CME Accreditation Page
Forthcoming Issues
Forthcoming Issues
Recent Issues
Contributors
Consulting Editors
Editors
Authors
Foreword. Travel and Adventure Medicine
Preface. Travel and Adventure Medicine
The Ethics of Medical Volunteerism
Key points
Background
Ethical challenges in medical volunteer work
Lessons from international research
Principles for medical volunteerism
Summary
References
Immunizations
Key points
Routine vaccines
Travel vaccines
Vaccines that are not routinely administered in the United States
Additional clinical considerations
References
Travel Medical Kit
Key points
Introduction
Allergic reaction
Eye care
First aid
Gastrointestinal disorders
Arthropod avoidance
Motion sickness
Malaria prevention
Respiratory illness
Sleep disruption/jet lag
Skin concerns
Sexual health
Women s health
References
Care for the Health Care Provider
Key points
Introduction
Preventing morbidity and mortality
Precountry planning/advice
In country care
Future considerations/summary
References
Malaria in the Traveler: How to Manage Before Departure and Evaluate Upon Return
Key points
Overview
Malaria
Prevention: 4 steps to success
Clinical presentation: always suspect malaria in an ill returning traveler
Diagnosis
Treatment
References
Personal Protection Measures Against Mosquitoes, Ticks, and Other Arthropods
Key points
Introduction
Destination and vector considerations
Traveler considerations
Topical insect repellents
Topical insect repellents
Insecticide-treated clothing, nets, and other fabrics
Other methods
Future considerations/summary
References
Traveler s Diarrhea
Key points
Introduction
Pretravel preparation
Special populations
Posttravel management
Summary
Acknowledgments
References
Road Traffic and Other Unintentional Injuries Among Travelers to Developing Countries
Key points
Introduction
Road traffic injuries
Drowning
Other unintentional causes of traveler injury
Opportunity for advocacy
References
Wilderness Medicine
Key points
Introduction
Planning and preparation
Prevention
Injury and illness
Evacuation
Summary
References
High-Altitude Medicine
Key points
Introduction
Defining high altitude
The environment at high altitude
Physiologic responses to high altitude
Acute altitude illness
When the high-altitude traveler comes to clinic
Summary
References
Adventure and Extreme Sports
Key points
Introduction
Alpine snowboarding and skiing
Skateboarding
Surfing
Bungee jumping
BASE jumping
Whitewater paddle sports
References
Illness in the Returned International Traveler
Key points
Introduction
Gastrointestinal disorders in the returning traveler
Fever
Dermatoses
Other causes of illness in returned international travelers
References
Travel and Adventure Medicine Resources
Key points
Professional associations and societies
Continuing medical education courses
Online courses
Printed manuals and textbooks
Courses in tropical medicine
Fellowships
E-mail listservs
Certificates of expertise
Information on crime, security, terrorism
Subscription service
Applications
References
Index
Copyright
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Review common illnesses and injuries to people traveling in developing countries.
2. Discuss important immunizations and other personal protection measures for travellers.
3. Recognize the essentials of adventure, wilderness, and extreme sports medicine.
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