Jungle Medicine Survival Guide: Evading Leeches, Bullet Ants, and Mosquito Bites with Will Duffin

This is the second audio blog, written by Dr. Will Duffin,
detailing medical considerations and avoidance techniques
for leeches, bullet ants, and mosquitoes, which are common
threats in tropical environments.


This guide provides practical advice on managing bites and
highlights the importance of malaria prophylaxis and insect
repellent for effective expedition planning. You can read the
blog here:


https://worldextrememedicine.com/blog/jungle-medicine-posts/jungle-survival-guide/





World Extreme Medicine has given kind permission to use this blog
post.





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This week, we’re shining a spotlight on an incredible initiative
from the student paramedics at Liverpool John Moores
University.


The LJMU Paramedic Society is bringing back
their award-winning 24-hour CPR Marathon — raising awareness of
lifesaving skills and vital funds for the North West Air
Ambulance Charity.


From 6pm Friday the 24th, to 6 pm Saturday the 25th of
October, teams will perform continuous CPR for 24 hours
straight inside the Student Life Building — alongside CPD
sessions, emergency service demonstrations, and free CPR training
open to everyone.


Last year, they raised over £3,000, and this
year they’re aiming to do it again, supporting a charity that
receives no government or NHS funding but delivers advanced
critical care across the North West every single day.


If you’d like to help keep the Air Ambulance flying, you
can donate here:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/ljmu-paramedic-society-3?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL


The LJMU CPR Marathon, 24 hours, one lifesaving
mission.