Survival and Austere Medicine is a comprehensive guide to providing medical care in environments where access to standard medical facilities and professionals is unavailable. The book focuses on survival medicine in situations such as trekking in remote locations, deep-water sailing, or during and after large-scale disasters. It emphasizes the need for basic first aid, definitive care, and rehabilitation when professional healthcare is not an option for an extended period. Additionally, the book covers hygiene and medical care without modern technology, also known as austere medicine. The preparation strategies discussed cater to both short-term and long-term disaster scenarios, encouraging readers to tailor their medical knowledge, skills, and supplies to their specific risks and needs.