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Monthly Archives: February 2009
Student From Ohio University
“My name is Chris and I have recently taken the WFR class at Ohio University Dec. 13-21. I just wanted to let you know how amazing my experience was. It all started with my absolutely outstanding instructors Darren “Daz” and … Continue reading
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Cross Country Skiers and Compartment Syndrome
In the musculoskeletal system lecture WFR students learn about the signs and symptoms of compartment syndrome. Repetitive stress is a cause for compartment syndrome to the lower legs. These two articles are accounts from Olympic ski racers that are suffering … Continue reading
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Emergency Medicine: Are you prepared for an accident?
Tree Services has given Wilderness Medical Associates a shout-out in their February issue, which also features instructor Josh Martin, and one of his WEMT courses at Northern Cairn
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These WFR dreams are getting crazy!
During a Wilderness First Responder course at the University of WI at LaCrosse, Ann Dunphy, one of WMA’s instructor’s, asked students about WFR dreams, as she does with all of her courses. Interestingly enough, one student, D. Crye, was willing … Continue reading
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Q: Do hives only occur as a result of an allergic reaction?
Hives (Urticaria) are those itchy, pink to red, raised skin lesions that are surrounded by a red halo. Although somewhere in the range of 90% of anaphylactic reactions are accompanied by urticaria or some sort of skin reaction, there are … Continue reading
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Q: How do I become more involved & gain experience
How do I become more involved & gain experience? Q: I’m a first year medical student at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. I am looking to become more involved in Wilderness Medicine and gain more experience. I have taken AWLS course … Continue reading
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Q: Bee Stings and Copper
“My niece and I got stung by hornets. Someone said to put a penny on the sting as an effective treatment. Is this true?” Who knows? There is a significant difference between a personal observation and a proven scientific fact, … Continue reading
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Q: Medical Care Documentation
Q: I am a camp director who requires our staff to have medical training. If they do render care, what if anything should be documented? A medical record or any similar form of documentation is more that just an effort … Continue reading
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Q: How to Locate a Medical Director
Q: Our school is seeking a new medical advisor. Do you have any recommendations on what to look for in a medical advisor and how to locate one? It should be someone who has a license in your state. Besides … Continue reading
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Q: Snakebite Treatment Methods
I’m fact-checking a piece for a national outdoor magazine. I have several questions about snake bite treatment methods: Is there any benefit to the “cut-and-suck” method or should we get rid of it altogether? What is your professional opinion on … Continue reading
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