Avalanche POV video clip
Click here to view the Avalanche POV video clip. I viewed the link below this PM and am still shaking my head. The introduction to this clip notes: “This is simply a very sobering and unbelievable...
View ArticleQ: Is digestion impaired when water is in short supply?
Q: If water supply is very limited during a survival situation, in a hot/dry environment, is it better to delay food intake? I’ve heard both opinions: either digestion would increase water demand...
View ArticleTractions Splints in Wilderness Medicine
Under the right conditions, we have no particular problem with traction splints for femur fractures. They can make moving an injured person easier and less painful. But there are a number of issues...
View ArticleCourse Subscriber: Receive notifications when courses are added
Want to be Notified of New Courses? Course Subscriber is a service dedicated to notifying students when courses are added to wildmed.com. You choose the criteria: Type of course, the distance you are...
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Newly Revised: Wilderness Medicine Field Guides
We are pleased to announce the publication of the newly revised, spiral-bound Field Guide of Wilderness & Rescue Medicine and the fold-out Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Guide. Each reflects our...
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Development in China
David Johnson (WMA International President and Medical Director) and Mike Webster (WMA International Executive Director) meet with executive members of both the Chinese Mountaineering Association and...
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UNE offers Wilderness Medical Elective
Wilderness Medical Elective July 16-24 2012 Highland Plantation, ME Claybrook Mountain Lodge Wilderness Medical Associates (WMA) International has teamed up with University of New England to offer the...
View ArticleFinding a Medical Advisor for your Outdoor Program
A medical advisor can and should be an integral part of your risk management team, not just the person who writes prescriptions for epinephrine. Functions could include review and advice on policies...
View ArticleBuilding a Wilderness First Aid Kit
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 enthusiasts choose to create and specialize...
View ArticleWhen To Use Tourniquets
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: 1. Learn how to use one and practice with it. 2. Apply...
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MedWAR – Upcoming Races
Click here for the dates of the upcoming MedWAR races! MedWAR (Medical Wilderness Adventure Race) tests your wilderness survival skills through unique events combined with adventure racing. WMA Canada...
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2009 Wilderness Risk Management Conference (WRMC)
About the Wilderness Risk Management Conference: The 2009 Wilderness Risk Management Conference (WRMC) will be held in Durham, NC between October 14-16, 2009. The objective of this conference is to...
View ArticleWilderness First Responder Training Saves a Life
Ann Dunphy, a lead instructor for Wilderness Medical Associates, submitted this story to us regarding a student from a recent Wilderness First Responder Training: I just needed to share a beautiful WFR...
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