Hypothermia: Field Assessment and Treatment
2013-05-12
This section is reproduced from chapter 9 of The Backpacker’s Field Manual by Rick Curtis with permission of the author. This material is copyrighted by
Topic: Wilderness Medicine
Recreational Water Illnesses (RWIs)
2013-05-12
What are Recreational Water Illnesses (RWIs)? RWIs are illnesses that are spread by swallowing, breathing, or having contact with contaminated water from swimming pools, spas,
Extreme Cold: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety
2013-05-12
When winter temperatures drop significantly below normal, staying warm and safe can become a challenge. Extremely cold temperatures often accompany a winter storm, so you
Research Review: Survey of Summer Camp Health Officers
2013-05-12
There is a wide variety in the level of training for camp health officers, ambulance response times to summer camps, and availability of on-site emergency
Legal Issues in Wilderness Medicine
2013-05-12
A student fractures a leg, dislocates a shoulder or lapses into a coma. Weather and terrain prevent radio communication. You are five hours from the
WFA Scope of Practice Document Update
2012-12-26
The Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course, widely taught by numerous providers, can be burdened with unrealistic expectations of the topics and skills that can be
WFA Scope of Practice Document Update
2012-12-25
The Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course, widelytaught by numerous providers, can be burdened with unrealistic expectations of the topics and skills that can be taught
Hantavirus in Yosemite National Park
2012-09-30
Our National Parks are a treasured heritage, and one of the ways in which we appreciate the outdoors. Millions of visitors flock to the parks
Building a Wilderness First Aid Kit
2012-07-23
Walking through the first aid aisle at your local outfitter store can be overwhelming. While there are many excellent prepared kits on the market, often
When to Use Tourniquets
2012-07-19
I am not sure that there is a consensus about their use but here is my opinion about tourniquets in remote and hostile environments. In brief:
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