Preliminary Evidence-Based Method of Medical Kit Design for Wilderness Expeditions Modeled by a High-Altitude Expedition to Mount Kilimanjaro.

Background: Wilderness expeditions require extensive planning and the correct medical supplies to ensure clinical care is possible in the event of illness or injury. There are gaps in the literature regarding evidence-based methods for medical kit design.

Objectives: This report describes a preliminary method for predicting medical events to determine medical supply requirements for a wilderness expedition.