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Case Study: Dental Emergency while RaftingÂ
The Setting You are on day three of a 4-day rafting trip on the Rogue River in Oregon. The trip has been incredible so far. Great rapids, beautiful scenery, skies full of stars, and endless cups of hot cocoa. You’re almost to your campsite on day three, but have one more rapid to go. At…
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Case Study: Burn in the Backcountry
A student gets a hot water burn deep in the backcountry. What do you do?
Wilderness Medicine
How to Prevent Hypothermia in Cold Climates
Take a proactive approach to your next adventure. Learn how to prevent hypothermia, manage cold stress, and be prepared for…
Case Studies
Case Study: What to Do About Snakebites
See what you would do to respond to and treat a possible snakebite.
Case Studies
Case Study: Cardiac Arrest at the Crag
A climber collapses at the crag. What do you do next?
Wilderness Medicine
Wilderness First Aid vs. Wilderness First Responder: Choosing the Right Training for You
Understand the 'Wilderness First Aid vs Wilderness First Responder' debate to choose the best course for your outdoor medical training…
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Case Study: Falling Through the Ice
What would you do to help a patient with hypothermia while winter camping?
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Case Study: Slip Sliding Away
A skier hits a terrain feature and goes flying. They land hard and don't immediately reply when you ask if…
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Case Study: Flu-Like Illness
Test your wilderness medicine skills with this case study!
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Case Study: Hyperglycemia in the Mountains
Test your wilderness medicine skills with this case study! You are guiding a 7-day wilderness trip. One of your participants,…
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