Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchGoodbye to Benadryl - Hello to the New Antihistamines
Long a mainstay for the treatment of allergic reactions, Benadryl's side effects may be too problematic for backcountry medical treatment. Listen an…
1 year, 11 months ago
Falling Risks: Camping Hazards Under Trees
It is one of the least talked about subject in wilderness medicine. You think about it briefly when you camp under a tree with dead branches or one …
1 year, 11 months ago
Tularemia: The Science Behind the Infection
Its symptoms depend on where it enters the body. Both animals and insects spread it. In this podcast. we explore the rare bacterial infection known …
1 year, 11 months ago
Rare but Real - Three Emerging Viruses
Three viruses you might have read about in the news, remind us that disease is spread to humans from insects. Don't be scared, just be safe always wh…
1 year, 11 months ago
Typhus - What You Need to Know
If you have a fever headache and chills after your wilderness adventure, you may have typhus. Thought to be rare, this set of diseases is making a c…
2 years ago
Chiggers - the Mysterious Tiny Biter
In this podcast we explore the science behind chiggers, their life cycle, their diseases and where you find them. Listen and learn everything you nee…
2 years ago
Bear Sprays - Spray and Survive
They are made from red pepper oil and are great deterrents for bears and mountain lions. But other issues remain in their effective use. Listen and …
2 years ago
Periodic Breathing at Altitude
Adventures who go up to altitude can have a number or problems. One of these is an odd breathing pattern when trying to sleep. it is called periodi…
2 years ago
Wilderness as Medicine: Smells and Dementia
We all love to 'smell' the outside. But what role does it play in our health. Research is starting to look at this. And surprising results in a ne…
2 years ago
Into the Slot: The Medicine of Canyoneering
While an incredible outdoor experience, few people know how to make it happen.
Listen to this podcast as Matt McKinnon tells us how we can safely e…
2 years, 1 month ago