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Monthly Archives: November 2009
Where’s the Man?: Nicargua
Click on the images for a larger view. “During a orthopedic surgery medical mission in Nicaragua, this child from one of the villages was found to have a foot injury, later to be diagnosed with a 2nd – 4th metatarsal … Continue reading
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Is There An Optimal Way To Get Effective CPR Training To Large Groups Of People?
“Giggling was common when they first gave their inflatable mannequins mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, and more than a few decided to head butt or slap their Mini Anne CPR dummies. But most appeared to take the lesson seriously.”
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Thoughts and Tips Regarding the Risk of H1N1
It is difficult to know how to respond to H1N1. Last spring schools were closing with the first whiff of a possible infection. Now, kids who are sick are segregated until they can be sent home. Schools are unlikely to … Continue reading
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Q: Is There a Standard in Wilderness Medicine Training?
Is there a standard in wilderness medicine training? Authors of an editorial and article that appeared in the Wilderness and Environmental Medicine Journal earlier this year (Vol 20, 106 and 113-117) argued that there is no standard in wilderness medicine … Continue reading
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Where’s the Man?: Maputo, Mozambique
These photos are from the beach and fruit stand near my current place of residence in Maputo, Mozambique. A few weeks ago I got to put my first aid skills to use on this very beach — tending to a … Continue reading
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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 video. However, you should … Continue reading
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Tagged avalanche avoidance, avalanche rescue, wilderness medicine
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