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Wilderness First Responder to the Rescue
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...
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WRMC 2009: PCIA Outdoor Climbing Instructor Course Provider Training
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...
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WRMC 2009: Using Case Studies as a Risk Management Teaching Methodology
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...
View ArticleReport on Snakebite Incident Data Collected by American Association of Poison...
Toxicologist Frank Walter published this report in the Clinical Toxicology Journal. The report reviews snakebite incident data collected over several years by the American Academy of Poison Control...
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WRMC 2009: Navigating Risk in International Locales
2009 Wilderness Risk Management Conference Bill Frederick, WMA lead instructor and Safety Director for School for Field Studies, will be conducting a presentation on navigating risk in international...
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WRMC 2009: Visit the WMA Booth!
Wilderness Medical Associates to be a Exhibitor at the 2009 Wilderness Risk Management Conference In addition to four Wilderness Medical Associates’ instructors presenting at the conference, the...
View ArticleHeat Stroke Treatment: What is the best way to cool off a heat stroke victim?
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....
View ArticleWilderness First Responder to the Rescue
Jack, a Wilderness First Responder from Ohio, sent us this amazing story. “Hi there. Just wanted thank Wilderness Medical Associates (especially Phil, Robin, and Stephen) for their great instruction in...
View ArticleFinding a Medical Advisor for your Outdoor Program
A medical advisor can and should be an integral part of your risk management team, not just the person who writes prescriptions for epinephrine. Functions could include review and advice on policies...
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Lightning Strike Prevention: 7 Things to Remember
Even though summer is coming to an end, lightning remains an ongoing risk. Grand Canyon National Park published reports that between 1997 and 2000, there were 104,294 strikes in the canyons. Before...
View ArticleDistributing Over-The-Counter Medications To Clients
Q: The new medical advisor of our guiding company has advised us not to distribute over-the-counter medication to our clients. What is your opinion? Technically, one could argue that giving medication...
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Huyck Preserve: A Natural Treasure
About Huyck Preserve Huyck Preserve is a non-profit organization on 2000 acres just southwest of Albany, NY. Along with miles of trails to hike and enjoy, there is an abundance of wildlife and...
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The National Conference on Wilderness Medicine
About the National Conference on Wilderness Medicine: Mountain Destinations will be hosting the 23rd annual National Conference on Wilderness Medicine between July 29, 2009 and August 2, 2009 in Big...
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Wilderness First Responder to the Rescue
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...
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