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Tag Archives: wma
When To Use Tourniquets
Tourniquets have a checkered history past and current combat in the SW Asian theaters has drawn new attention to them. Continue reading
Tom Clausing
29 June was the first anniversary of Tom’s death. He continues to be an inspiration to all of us. He is missed.
Where’s the Man?: St. Lucia
WMA instructor Carl Blondell just sent us the photos below, taken in the St. Lucia, an island nation in the eastern Carribbean Sea. Check back to see where the man is travelling to next! Don’t forget… At the end of … Continue reading
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Q: When was the last documented death from a coral snake (Micrurus fulvius) envenomation?
This question came up during our Montana WALS course last week in Red Lodge. Richard Gates from WMI reminded the lead instructor Dr. Will Smith (and us) of a report from 2006 of an unconfirmed case. When I googled this … Continue reading
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Tagged antivenom, coral snakes, envenomations, johnson, medicine, wilderness medicine, wildmed, wma
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MedWAR – Upcoming Races
Click here for the dates of the upcoming MedWAR races! MedWAR (Medical Wilderness Adventure Race) tests your wilderness survival skills through unique events combined with adventure racing. WMA Canada instructors Dugg Steary and Mike Webster have been responsible for writing, … Continue reading
Posted in Check This Out!, General, Risk Management
Tagged adventure race, adventure racing, med, skills, survival, war, wilderness, wilderness medical associates, wilderness medicine, wma
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Where’s the Man?: Mount Washington
WMA Instructor Gabe Gunning in Upper Ellis River, Pinkham Notch of Mount Washington, NH. Check back to see where the man will be traveling to next!
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Q: Can someone be allergic to an antihistamine?
Q: Someone I know was having difficulty sleeping on a trip. A friend suggested trying the diphenhydramine (e.g., Benadryl) from our first aid kit. Shortly after, this person developed hives, chest tightness and shortness of breath. We administered epinephrine from … Continue reading
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Tagged allergy, anaphylaxis, antihistamine, epinephrine, wilderness medicine, wildmed, wma
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Lightning Strikes: Myths and Facts
Ben Usatch, MD, FAAEM, NREMT-P recently wrote this article for JEMS.com. Check this out to learn more about lightning strikes. Does lightning really never strike twice in the same spot? Is it safe to touch the victim of a lightning … Continue reading
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Where’s the Man??? – Japan
The man is currently at Tsubaki Shrine in Mie Prefecture of Japan. WMA Lead Instructor Dave Ramsey sports our classic tee. Send in your pictures and stories for our ‘Where’s the Man?’ section to webmaster@wildmed.com.
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New WMA Website Feedback from Students
Sometimes you need to be careful about what you ask for, but when launching a new website, you gotta do it! We wanted to make our new site easier to navigate, chock full of wilderness medical information, and featuring real … Continue reading
