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 that she landed on her back on a salon table at the base of the… Read more »
Author: Abby Rowe
WRMC 2009: Using Case Studies as a Risk Management Teaching Methodology
Posted by Abby Rowe & filed under Check This Out!, Conferences, Instructors, Risk Management.
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 utilized to improve risk management and safety. Those attending will review a case study and… Read more »
Where’s the Man?: Robber Baron Cave in Texas
Posted by Abby Rowe & filed under General, Where's the Man?.
WRMC 2009: PCIA Outdoor Climbing Instructor Course Provider Training
Posted by Abby Rowe & filed under Check This Out!, Conferences, General, Instructors, Risk Management.
Wilderness Medical Associates’ instructor, Jon Tierney, will be presenting a pre-conference workshop, PCIA Outdoor Climbing Instructors Course Provider Training, at the Wilderness Risk Management Conference 2-3 hours away from Durham, NC. About the Workshop The workshop is intended for experienced climbers and educators that wish to become providers of the PCIA Outdoor Climbing Instructor Courses.… Read more »
Where’s the Man?: Hour Glass Lake, Idaho
Posted by Abby Rowe & filed under General, Where's the Man?.
Denise submitted this photo of herself taken while celebrating the 4th of July, with her backpacking friends at Hour Glass Lake in the White Cloud Mountains of Idaho. Don’t forget! At the end of the year, we will select the 3 best submissions. The winners will receive $100 cash prize. Send in a picture of… Read more »
Commentary on rabies case report
Last week I read an interesting case report with commentary in one of my favorite wilderness medicine publications, Morbidity Mortality Weekly Review*. Although the case may be a bit arcane for many, I believe that there are some practical points for consideration for both novice and experienced practitioners. The report describes a case of rabies… Read more »
Where’s the Man?: Ilulissat, Greenland
Posted by Abby Rowe & filed under Check This Out!, General, Where's the Man?.
My wife snapped this picture a couple of days ago at the edge of the Ilulissat Ice Fiord in Ilulissat, Greenland. My wife, daughter and I have been here competing in the Greenland National Kayak Games. It has been an unforgettable experience. – Marcel (WFR Graduate) Don’t forget! At the end of the year, we… Read more »
Wilderness First Responder to the Rescue
Posted by Abby Rowe & filed under General, Risk Management, Student Feedback.
A Wilderness Medical Associates graduate of a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course utilizes his training and helps a climber by performing a shoulder reduction at 10,000 feet! “I thought that I would share with you an event from this past weekend in which I was able to use my WFR training. While Deanna and I… Read more »
Wilderness First Responder Training Prepares for the Real Thing
Posted by Abby Rowe & filed under General, Student Feedback.
Scott, who attended a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course submitted this experience with us. Thanks for the great story! Shortly after my WFR course with Wilderness Medical Associates, I got a call on my radio at our summer camp that a golf cart had just flipped going backwards down a hill. The scene was exactly… Read more »
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.