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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…
Wilderness Medicine
7 Materials That Can Be Used To Improvise a Splint
An important part of managing emergencies in the backcountry is coming up with first aid solutions using the supplies you…
Wilderness Medicine
27 Considerations for a Wilderness First Aid Kit
There’s no such thing as the perfect first aid kit, so you should consider your needs and build a kit…
Wilderness Medicine
Treating Burns in the Backcountry
How to assess and treat a burn in the backcountry
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Case Study: Anxiety or Cardiac Episode?
Practice your skills with this case study about a patient who may be experiencing a cardiac episode.
Wilderness Medicine
Is Urine Sterile? And Other Questions About Using Pee in First Aid
Should you pee on a jellyfish sting? Will urine help heal an open wound or burn? Read NOLS' recommendations about…
Wilderness Medicine
WMI Soap Note App Launches
Learn more about the WMI Soap Note App.
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Wilderness Medicine Case Study – Test Your Skills
Wilderness Medicine Case Study - Test Your Skills
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