Monthly Archives: October 2008

Benefits from Hydrogen Sulfide Emissions

Wilderness medicine is generally understood to encompass prolonged patient transport, limited or improvised equipment, and/or severe environments. One of the most severe environments encountered by wilderness providers is the tent after a group meal of beans and rice. Any meal … Continue reading

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Spider Strap Removal

Hey folks! Wilderness Medical Associates instructors Greg Friese and Kevin Collopy just created this great video on the removal of spider straps, which is important so that you can maintain your equipment and keep it clean for the next time … Continue reading

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Deep in the Maine wood.. paramedics, nurses and doctors go bump in the dark!

As the videographer for WMA, I had been looking forward to the Wilderness Advanced Life Support (WALS) night simulation for some time. Thought it would be exciting and interesting for our web viewers to see real-life medical professionals training to … Continue reading

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Lyme Disease Prevalence in the United States

Lyme Disease Prevalence in the United States According to the CDC Lyme Disease is the “most commonly reported vector borne disease in the United States.” This map shows the prevalence of Lyme Disease cases in the United Sates. As you … Continue reading

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