Matty P., one of our Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Responder Instructors, tells a story of a recent call to respond to an injury on a local trail. Read beyond the story for more information on who responds to backcountry emergency calls in Washington State.
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Broken bones, sprains, strains, and dislocations are common injuries in wilderness activities.
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Shock is one of our favorite topics to teach in wilderness first aid classes, because people who aren't medical professionals often misunderstand the difference between clinical shock and the more common response to traumatic experiences. Clinical shock is a very serious condition that will lead to death if untreated.
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