Most think that the challenge of wilderness medicine lies in preventing and managing injury and illness in a wilderness recreational setting. Wilderness medicine is not limited to this venue, however. By definition, wilderness medicine takes place where medical technology is minimal, by way of limited facilities, equipment, or long destinations to areas that are more medically sophisticated. Thus, it is imperative that the physician be able to improvise the medical care according to the environment and setting.

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