Hypothermia is a common problem in wilderness medicine, on its own or a consequence of an illness or injury that leaves us more vulnerable to the environment. This article will help you understand how to assess someone for hypothermia, and what to do if you suspect cold stress, or mild, moderate, or severe hypothermia.
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Learn about the Wilderness Medicine Society's recent recommendation against using Benadryl and what other tools can be used to address allergic reactions.
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The Initial, or Primary Assessment, is designed to rapidly identify immediate life threats, making it a critical foundation of Wilderness Medicine training.
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The most important thing you’ll learn in a Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder course is the patient assessment. In the backcountry, following it can dramatically reduce stress during an emergency and help you quickly identify life-threatening problems.
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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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