Emily Johnston

Emily Johnston, an emergency physician and mountain guide, shares her insights on the challenges of Arctic medicine. She discusses the impact of cold environments on medication stability, revealing how medications can look fine but still lose potency. Emily emphasizes the need for better packaging and transport methods to prevent drug contamination and failure. She also highlights the unique challenges of prolonged evacuations in the Arctic and offers strategies for personal on-body storage of essential medications. Prepare to rethink how you handle meds in extreme conditions!