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Wilderness Medical Kits: Part 1
10 december 2021 · 13 min
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 question. But there are a bunch of guidelines that will help you put together a great medical kit for your adventure. Lees meer
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The Law and Wilderness Medicine
9 december 2021 · 20 min
Are you protected from helping people who are injured in the backcountry? Well, maybe, it all depends. This podcasts discusses the nuances of law and the wilderness.
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Infectious Disease: Diarrhea
9 december 2021 · 26 min
Diarrhea at home is a terrible nuisance! But in the wilderness, it quickly can become a major medical issue. What are common causes and treatments for diarrhea while in the backcountry? What medicines are appropriate? When do you evacuate? This podcast 'runs' with this important subject. Lees meer
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Immunizations Typically Needed for Travel
8 december 2021 · 24 min
Our outdoor adventures take us to all parts of the world. Which immunization are needed to keep us safe? How you decide might surprise you.
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Dental Issues in the Wilderness
8 december 2021 · 24 min
Have you ever wondered what to do if a tooth is knocked out on a back country trip? What do you do if a person gets a toothache or a filling falls out in the backcountry? In this lecture, Dr. Paul Schmutz gives answers to these and other lessons on dental problems in the wilderness. Lees meer
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Case Study: The Creation of a New Kayak Helmet
8 december 2021 · 15 min
Out of of tragedy comes the story of the creation of a new and safer kayak helmet.
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Case Study: Passed Out on a Hot Beach
7 december 2021 · 13 min
On a hot June day while floating the Colorado River, a 38 year old lady, with no medical problems, needed help to step off of a river raft. She then collapsed on the beach. What could have caused this? This podcast reviews the wilderness medicine issues surrounding this case. Lees meer
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Nutrition in the Wilderness Part 2
18 maart 2021 · 19 min
Do you have your emergency nutritional kit ready to go? Listen as nutrition professor Kary Woodruff answers this and other important questions in the second installment of nutrition in the wilderness.
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Nutrition in the Wilderness Part 1
18 maart 2021 · 25 min
Have you ever thought about what you should be eating and drinking when you go off into the wilderness? Listen to nutrition professor, Kary Woodruff talk about the fundamentals of wilderness nutrition.
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Ultrasound Use in the Wilderness
16 maart 2021 · 25 min
Ultrasound is essential in hospital medicine, but can it be used in wilderness and austere settings? What are the advantages and what are the challenges of bringing ultrasound into the backcountry? Listen as Nicholas Weinberg, MD, Johndavid (Jd) Storn, MD and Jennifer Wray from the Emergency Medicine Department at Dartmouth-Hitchcock discuss this exciting topic. Lees meer
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Case Study: Rescue at Lake Blanche
15 maart 2021 · 8 min
A cliff, a patient, unknown location and confusing symptoms. This is an instructive story of a recuse high in the Wasatch Mountains, told by Dan Hadley of Salt Lake County Sherriff Search and Rescue.
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Search Techniques
15 maart 2021 · 17 min
How do you go about looking for someone who is lost of injured in the backcountry? For example, knowing the last known position of a person is essential. This podcasts talks about the basics of search techniques.
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Lost Person Behavior
15 maart 2021 · 15 min
Searching and then rescuing someone starts with knowing how different people of different ages will behave when they get lost. In this podcast Dr. Jason Tanner outlines the behavior of lost individuals.
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Case Study: Rescue on Lone Peak
15 maart 2021 · 21 min
This podcast tells of an eight hour rescue of a brother and sister who were going to freeze to death were it not for the expertise of the SAR team. Listen as Dan Hadley recounts this fascinating and instructive story.
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Wilderness Safety for SAR Teams
15 maart 2021 · 19 min
You have to know how to be safe if you are going to look for someone who is lost and try to rescue them. This podcasts outlines the steps to remain safe as you put yourself at risk.
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Schistosomiasis
17 januari 2021 · 10 min
All it takes is a snail, a worm and some freshwater to become infected. Once you are, the disease could persist for decades -- and prove fatal. The culprits come as a pair: freshwater snails harboring parasitic worms. People cannot do their wilderness travel without knowing about this very prevalent disease. This podcast will tell you what you need to know. Lees meer
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Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika
17 januari 2021 · 24 min
These are very important emerging diseases. But before we discuss them, we must first ask where do emerging diseases typically come from? The answer, they come from animals. Scientists estimate that more than six out of every ten known infectious diseases in people are spread from animals. We talk about this and more in this important podcast. Lees meer
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Malaria
17 januari 2021 · 27 min
Epidemiologists estimate that four to five percent of all human deaths in history are attributable to Malaria. Currently, Malaria is responsible for the infection of 220 million people worldwide and caused over 700,000 deaths across the globe. Most deaths happen to children in Africa. Lees meer
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Ticks
17 januari 2021 · 20 min
Ticks are not insects, although they are often mistaken for them. They require blood for sustenance, but they don’t jump or fly. How long does it take for a disease to transmit to a human after a it latches on to out skin? And how do you remove a tick? This and more in this podcast about these creepy little things. Lees meer
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Parasites
17 januari 2021 · 26 min
Parasites are simply everywhere. While it’s important to have a broad understanding of parasites, one should have specific knowledge about the parasites that can infect humans. Listen to this podcast for amazing information about parasites.
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Reducing the Risk of Mosquito Exposure
17 januari 2021 · 23 min
What repellant can you use on a child? Which repellant do you use to prevent malaria? Globally, there are about 75 quadrillion mosquitos on earth. But of the 3,000 species of mosquitoes, only three species bear the responsibility for the spread of human diseases. This podcast outline steps to help the spread of diseases from mosquitos. Lees meer
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Diarrhea in a Returning Traveler
17 januari 2021 · 19 min
When we think of a person who has traveled throughout the world, we also need to think of the global causes of diarrhea. This podcast will help you determine the cause and the treatment for diarrhea in a traveler.
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Fever in the Returning Traveler
17 januari 2021 · 23 min
Of the 50 million people who travel each year into ‘the world,’ up to 11% return with a febrile illness. Many of these will be caused by more exotic diagnoses such as malaria and dengue. A systematic approach to the returned traveler with a fever is essential. Lees meer
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Stream Crossing
17 januari 2021 · 7 min
While the actual number is not known, each year many people die in stream crossings while hiking and trekking. Hikers underestimate the risk. So, let’s ‘know before we go.’ This podcast outlines how to cross a stream safely.
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Clothing for the Backcountry
17 januari 2021 · 22 min
To understand the use of clothing, it is first essential to understand heat. To some, clothing might seem like an afterthought. But it is the first and most important layer of protection between you and the elements. No level of skill or planning can make up for ill-chosen clothing. This podcast outlines the science behind clothing. Lees meer
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Flash Floods
17 januari 2021 · 10 min
The danger associated with flash floods is due to their sudden onset. They can occur up to 6 hours after a rainful. Flash flooding is the second leading cause of natural disaster-related deaths. And while they are dangerous, they can be avoided. This podcast discusses the important details of flash floods. Lees meer
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Foot Problems in the Backcountry
17 januari 2021 · 20 min
It is estimated that over 90% of hikers experience painful foot issues. From a medical perspective, it is challenging to assess these types of patients because of the complexity and multiplicity of joints within the foot. Proper shoes, support and socks really do help. This podcast will help to keep our feet healthy. Lees meer
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Backpacks, Trekking Poles and Back Pain
17 januari 2021 · 8 min
What causes back pain when backpacking? How do you prevent it? Do trekking poles help prevent injury? The equipment you choose when hiking, backpacking and trekking has significant ramifications for your health. This podcast covers these important questions. Lees meer
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Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding Injuries
20 december 2020 · 14 min
When we go fast we get hurt. What are the most common biking injuries? What is the appropriate set up for a bike to prevent these injuries? How are snowboarders injured? How do you treat injuries associated with skiing? Lets talk about all of this with Dr. Jake Saunders. Lees meer
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Children in the Wilderness: Basic Principles
20 december 2020 · 14 min
Taking children into the wilderness is important. But, it poses a number of special problems. Let's talk about taking children in the wilderness with Dr. Trahern W. (TW) Jones.
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Wilderness Medical Kits Part 2
20 december 2020 · 24 min
Putting the correct supplies and medicines in a kit for your adventure is essential for appropriate medical management.
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Eye Injuries
20 december 2020 · 18 min
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 talk about it.
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Drowning and Water Safety
20 december 2020 · 19 min
Do you know the single most important initial treatment for someone who has been involved with a drowning incident? Do you know what 'drowning: means? This podcast covers these and other essential topics.
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Medical Problems in the Wilderness Part 2
20 december 2020 · 21 min
Abdominal pain can be scary in the backcountry. Allergic reactions are completely annoying but can also be severe. Do they need to be evacuated? Medicine in the backcountry is discussed.
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Medical Problems in the Wilderness Part 1
20 december 2020 · 16 min
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 backcountry are discussed.
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Dive Medicine
20 december 2020 · 29 min
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 body when it is subjected to pressures as a diver goes down, and then returns to the surface too quickly.
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Frostbite, Frostnip, Chilblains, Immersion Foot
20 december 2020 · 14 min
How quickly and to what temperature should frostbite be warmed? Is frostnip dangerous? What happens if skin is kept wet for a long time? And can cool moisture damage skin, even on a hot day? You will need to know these issues to appropriately treat skin affected by cold temperatures. Lees meer
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Heat Stroke
20 december 2020 · 22 min
What are the ways that heat leaves the body? What happens if heat is trapped in a human? How is heat illness classified? This important podcast outlines the prevention and treatment of illnesses of a body becoming too hot.
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Wound Management: Dressing a Wound
20 december 2020 · 22 min
There is no more common injury than damage to the skin while in the backcountry. There are many ways and methods to manage the different types of wounds. Let's go over them.
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Wound Management: Blister Care and Wound Ointments
20 december 2020 · 14 min
Blisters are common for sure in outdoor activities. Do you pop them? What is the best way to prevent them? What do you put on a wound under the bandage? How about honey? This podcast reviews these important and other questions.
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Assessment of a Patient in the Wilderness Part 2
20 december 2020 · 22 min
Once a patient who has been injured in the wilderness has been stabilized, critical decisions must now be made. Let's go through them by listening to this podcast.
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Assessment of a Patient in the Wilderness Part 1
20 december 2020 · 24 min
Fear and sometimes panic overcomes a rescuer when they come across someone who has been injured. What is done first? What is the MARCH protocol? The concepts covered in this podcast outline the critical first steps in the management of someone injured in the backcountry . Lees meer
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Bites and Stings: Spiders, mosquitos, scorpions and bees
20 december 2020 · 25 min
There are hundreds of species of mosquitos but only a few spread disease to humans. What are they, which diseases and how do you avoid and treat them? Which spiders cause problems to the wilderness traveler and can you use ice to treat scorpion stings? What is the worse complication of a bee sting? Listen to this podcast to answer these and other important questions. Lees meer
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Bites and Stings: Bears and Snakes
20 december 2020 · 24 min
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 concerning? What do you do if you are camping and see signs of a bear? These questions and other important issues are outlined in this interesting podcast. Lees meer
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Lightning
20 december 2020 · 24 min
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 all can be a little scary. But this podcast covers these and other important issues surrounding lightning. Lees meer
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Wilderness Dermatology
20 december 2020 · 24 min
Treating stinging nettle is not as easy as it seems! Are you allergic to poison ivy? How about others you are with? What do you do if they are exposed? What is the best way to treat a sunburn? Medical treatment for these and other common skin problems in the wilderness are discussed. Lees meer
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Water Treatment
20 december 2020 · 23 min
There are several methods used to treat water while in the wilderness and it can be confusing. What methods should someone use? What are common illnesses a person can contract? These questions and others are discussed in the interesting podcast.
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Avalanche
20 december 2020 · 22 min
There is nothing quite so frightening in the backcountry than these horrific events. This podcast introduces the basic science and background for avalanche medicine.
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Altitude Illness
20 december 2020 · 17 min
Most people are unaware of illnesses that occur as people go to altitude. This podcasts talks about the science and physiology of altitude illnesses.