I. Introduction Those who are trained in wilderness medicine should be aware of exposure to liability when they use the skills they have learned. This
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
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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
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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
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
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
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