It’s important that whenever you go into the outdoors, you bring a first aid kit with you. In this post I go over what to bring, how to pack and add in a pro tip or two.
Category: Wilderness Medicine
Wilderness First Responder: A glimpse into a backcountry medicine course in Costa Rica
Written by: Mikaela Ferguson I've written about the importance of getting wilderness medicine training before, but committing to a course can be a bit daunting. What will it be like? What should you expect before, during and after? Today I'm going through my experience with Wilderness First Responder, a course I did in 2017 with the Canadian … Continue reading Wilderness First Responder: A glimpse into a backcountry medicine course in Costa Rica
Emergencies in the field: High-Risk vs. Low-Risk Evacuations
One of the most important skills taught in wilderness medicine courses is how to determine if a situation requires a high-risk or low-risk evacuation.
When an accident occurs, our first thought should be: Is an evacuation necessary? The question you're really asking yourself is "Can I fix this in the field?"
Wilderness Medicine courses: are they worth it?
Are wilderness medicine courses worth the time and money? I sure think so. But with so many courses out there, how do you decide what course is best for you? Read this post to find out!
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