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Monthly Archives: August 2009
Where’s the Man?: In the Jungles of Irian Jaya
Instructor for Wilderness Medical Associates and Expat Paramedic Advisor for International SOS, Arien Herrmann, submitted this great photo. This week the man is in the jungles of Irian Jaya! Don’t forget! At the end of the year, we will select … Continue reading
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WRMC 2009: Navigating Risk in International Locales
2009 Wilderness Risk Management Conference Bill Frederick, WMA lead instructor and Safety Director for School for Field Studies, will be conducting a presentation on navigating risk in international locales. Bill will review the hazard landscape, research that is available, and … Continue reading
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Report on Snakebite Incident Data Collected by American Association of Poison Control Center
Toxicologist Frank Walter published this report in the Clinical Toxicology Journal. The report reviews snakebite incident data collected over several years by the American Academy of Poison Control Center.
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Wilderness Case Study #1: Fall Onboard Ship
Materials You Need: Download a blank SOAP Notes page here. Download the list of abbreviations here. Wilderness and Rescue Medicine Case Study The story: A 40 year old female tripped while descending a companionway amidships of a sailboat. Witnesses reported … Continue reading
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WRMC 2009: Using Case Studies as a Risk Management Teaching Methodology
Using Case Studies as a Risk Management Teaching Methodology Wilderness Medical Associates lead instructor Deb Ajango will be presenting a free workshop to Wilderness Risk Management Conference attendees. The workshop will inform audience members on how case studies can be … Continue reading
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Where’s the Man?: Robber Baron Cave in Texas
Dustin was spotted sporting the man at Robber Baron Cave in Texas. Don’t forget! At the end of the year, we will select the 3 best submissions. The winners will receive $100 cash prizes. Send in a picture of yourself … Continue reading
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