The Effect of Extremes of Temperature on Drugs
Our latest focus on a UIAA MedCom high altitude advice paper focuses on the effect of extremes of temperature on drugs. It is available in English, Czech, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese and Polish. This paper is primarily intended for doctors, non-medical persons and trekking/expedition operators. Basic problems of drug use in the mountains Harsh environmental factors – especially heat and cold – can significantly affect drugs, the substances as well as stabilisers and solvents. Temperatures inside emergency...