Monthly Archives: June 2010

Where’s the Man?: Golan Heights of Northern Israel

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Admin

Where’s the Man?: Golan Heights of Northern Israel Kevin Z., a WMA certified Wilderness First Responder, was hiking the Golan Trail and decided to take this photo of him next to a minefield (yes, a minefield). I don’t know if … Continue reading →

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Where’s the Man?: Isla Bella, Panama

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Admin

Where’s the Man?: Isla Bella, Panama WMA Instructor, Stephen Leavins, sent in this photo of him while he was on a sea kayaking trip. The locals dug him out some canoes and great paddles. Submit Your Entries Send an email … Continue reading →

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Heat Stroke Treatment: What is the best way to cool off a heat stroke victim?

Posted on June 28, 2010 by David Johnson, MD

What is the best way to cool off a heat stroke victim? The simple answer? Using the resources at hand, aggressively lower the person’s body temperature to 39°C (102.2°F) as quickly as possible.  Anything longer than 30 minutes has the … Continue reading →

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Where’s the Man?: Cape Peninsula, South Africa

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Admin

Where’s the Man?: Cape Peninsula, South Africa Allie sent in this photo of herself showing off the man in Cape Peninsula, located near Cape Town, South Africa. Submit Your Entries Send an email to webmaster@wildmed.com with a picture of you … Continue reading →

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Where’s the Man?: Boston, MA – Run of the Charles

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Admin

Where’s the Man?: Boston, MA – Run of the Charles Henry Chance was on hand in Boston, MA for the annual Run of the Charles Canoe Race. The only major medical incident that day was a collection of bruised egos. … Continue reading →

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Wilderness First Responder – Scope of Practice (Draft)

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Admin

In order to establish guidelines for comprehensive, thorough, and more consistent wilderness medical training, AORE and other organizations that hold a respectively large place in the field of wilderness medicine have signed off on the Wilderness First Responder SOP (Draft), a document that complements the Wilderness First Aid Scope of Practice.

Please consider helping AORE make a difference by reviewing this document if you have ever sponsored a WFR course, attended at WFR course, or instructed a WFR course. Does this document include the topics that you want your staff to know? As a participants of a Wilderness First Responder course, is this training enough to prepare you for backcountry medical emergencies? Are the elective topics sufficient? Please be clear, professional, and thorough. Continue reading →

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