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You don't need to know how to be a diver in order to treat someone who has developed diving problems. This podcast outlines what happens to the bod…
5 years, 8 months ago
Medical Problems in the Wilderness Part 1
What is the best way to evacuate someone with chest pain? How do you treat an asthma attack in the wilderness? Here the basics of medicine for the …
5 years, 8 months ago
Medical Problems in the Wilderness Part 2
Abdominal pain can be scary in the backcountry. Allergic reactions are completely annoying but can also be severe. Do they need to be evacuated? …
5 years, 8 months ago
Infectious Disease: Diarrhea
Diarrhea at home is a terrible nuisance. But in the wilderness, it quickly can become a major issue. What are common causes and treatment…
5 years, 8 months ago
Drowning and Water Safety
Do you know the single most important initial treatment for someone who has been involved with a drowning incident? Do you know what 'drowning: mean…
5 years, 8 months ago
Eye Injuries
There are few parts of the human body that are more delicate than the human eye. Yet it is frequently involved with minor or major trauma. Let's ta…
5 years, 8 months ago
Wilderness Medical Kits Part 1
Probably the most asked question in wilderness medicine is, "What should I put in a first aid kit." There is no one simple answer to this quest…
5 years, 8 months ago
Wilderness Medical Kits Part 2
Putting the correct supplies and medicines in a kit for your adventure is essential for appropriate medical management.
5 years, 8 months ago
Lightning
When and where does lightning strike? How does lighting injure? How do you avoid lightning when you are on a multiday trip in the backcountry? It …
5 years, 8 months ago
Bites and Stings: Bears and Snakes
Why don't snakes have teeth and how does that affect the treatment of snakebites? There are a lot of snakes in the world, but which ones are most …
5 years, 8 months ago