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“Fortune favours the prepared mind”. This quote from Louis Pasteur starts off the book Travel Medicine and Security by Dr. Rickard Ånell and Jens Berglund.
A practical reference book focused on medical, security, and risk-related challenges before and during travel.
This handbook explains how to prepare for travel, assess risks, and respond to emergencies in unfamiliar or demanding environments.
It is written to support informed decision-making when stress levels are high and professional help may be limited.
Suitable both as pre-trip preparation and as a field reference during travel.
● International and high-risk travel
● Remote or unfamiliar environments
● Business, aid, and security-related travel
● Civilian and professional users
● Helps readers understand and reduce medical and security risks before travel
● Provides structured guidance for handling emergencies and injuries
● Covers both basic and more advanced medical care principles
● Written by experienced medical and security professionals
● Part 1: Pre-travel planning, risk assessment, and security considerations
● Part 2: Treatment guide covering trauma, injuries, diseases, and medical conditions
● Detailed chapters on emergency response, communication, and reporting
● Explanations and reference sections for further understanding
● Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) – supports practical application of the treatment principles
● Travel Safety Kit – complements planning and risk mitigation topics covered in the book
● Format: Printed handbook
● Language: English Or Swedish version available
● Use case: Travel preparation and field reference
● Category: Medical and security guidance
● Authors: Dr.Rickard Ånell, orthopedic surgeon and occupational health specialist, and Jens Berglund
● Author background includes experience from aerospace medicine, disaster medicine, international security work, and advisory roles
● Content is intended for education and preparedness, not as a replacement for professional medical care
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