August, 2009

Risk Management & First Aid

The Risk Management and First Aid Group focuses on managing safety in outdoor programming.

Wilderness Medicine

Observations, questions and dialogue on wilderness medicine topics.
  • Wilderness Medicine

    High Altitude Pulmonary Edema

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    We don’t see many cases of High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) in the Wind Rivers, so last night’s case was a surprise. It was in many ways a classic scenario. The patient, a middle aged woman, started her backpack into the Winds two days...
  • Wilderness Medicine

    Hot Water for Jellyfish Stings

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    by Paul Auerbach, M.D. reposted with permission from the Medicine for the Outdoors Blog There are multiple therapies recommended for field therapy (first aid) for jellyfish stings. These include topical decontaminants, such as vinegar (acetic acid), rubbing...
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    Handling Patient Handoffs

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    by Paul Auerbach, M.D. reposted with permission from the Medicine for the Outdoors Blog One of the most dangerous times for a patient is during the transition, or "handoff," between providers. This is due to a number of reasons. First, the original...
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