Tuesday, November 25, 2014
dec 2014 journal club announcement
The first WM journal club is to take place on Dec 8th. We will discuss Peter Bartsch's paper on pathophysiology of high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE). hope to see you there!
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Hike in Bear Mountain and Medical Kit Basics
The SLR Wilderness Medicine group grabbed their hats and gloves and ventured into Bear Mountain State park last Saturday to discuss what makes up a good medical kit. Tatiana brought her personal kit and led a group discussion on what items every wilderness physician should bring.
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The Basics
1" Athletic tape-Multipurpose. Helps with blisters and stabilizing joints. Can mean the difference between someone with a sprained ankle walking out of the woods on their own and needing 2-3 people carry them out.
Water purification tabs-Iodine , or even a dropper with bleach (2 drops per 1 L of water)
Epinephrine-Either Epipen or ampules with syringes. Ampules are cheaper option, and make sure it is not expired. This makes the kit because it is one of the rare treatments that truly can save someone's life in the right circumstance.
Blister treatment- This includes Band-aids, athletic tape, moleskin, foams, gel pads. Whatever you prefer. Avoid using duct tape on open blisters.
Sam Splints- Versatile light weight splint that folds and stores easily. Can be used for extremity splinting or C-collar immobilization.
Wound Irrigation syringe (30-60 cc)- Can use any source of potable water, extremely important to clean lacerations early, especially if it will take a long time to get medical attention.
Over The Counter Medications- Benadryl, Tylenol, and Ibuprofen can all do wonders in the great outdoors.
More Specialized Items
Ciprofloxacin- If you are traveling out of country, especially to a developing region, you will want antibiotics in case someone gets infectious diarrhea.
Acetazolamide- This acclimatizing agent can really take the edge off of altitude sickness and should be brought if your adventure takes you in upper altitudes.
Sunscreen/Insect Repelant- May not be life saving but can really make your trip more enjoyable.
Here are some pictures from the hike. It ended up being the perfect day for hiking and we had a great, foliage filled, and snow covered adventure. Stay tuned for our next event!!!!!!!!
The Basics
1" Athletic tape-Multipurpose. Helps with blisters and stabilizing joints. Can mean the difference between someone with a sprained ankle walking out of the woods on their own and needing 2-3 people carry them out.
Water purification tabs-Iodine , or even a dropper with bleach (2 drops per 1 L of water)
Epinephrine-Either Epipen or ampules with syringes. Ampules are cheaper option, and make sure it is not expired. This makes the kit because it is one of the rare treatments that truly can save someone's life in the right circumstance.
Blister treatment- This includes Band-aids, athletic tape, moleskin, foams, gel pads. Whatever you prefer. Avoid using duct tape on open blisters.
Sam Splints- Versatile light weight splint that folds and stores easily. Can be used for extremity splinting or C-collar immobilization.
Wound Irrigation syringe (30-60 cc)- Can use any source of potable water, extremely important to clean lacerations early, especially if it will take a long time to get medical attention.
Over The Counter Medications- Benadryl, Tylenol, and Ibuprofen can all do wonders in the great outdoors.
More Specialized Items
Ciprofloxacin- If you are traveling out of country, especially to a developing region, you will want antibiotics in case someone gets infectious diarrhea.
Acetazolamide- This acclimatizing agent can really take the edge off of altitude sickness and should be brought if your adventure takes you in upper altitudes.
Sunscreen/Insect Repelant- May not be life saving but can really make your trip more enjoyable.
Here are some pictures from the hike. It ended up being the perfect day for hiking and we had a great, foliage filled, and snow covered adventure. Stay tuned for our next event!!!!!!!!
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| Top of Bald Mountain |
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| No more leaves on the trees |
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| David in Zen mode |
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| Old tunnels for the railway that never was |
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| First sign of snow this year |
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