Wilderness

May 9, 2022 -- I just completed Advanced Wilderness Life Support, a weekend of hiking and training in the woods by Lake Tahoe. It was great.

We practiced treating the ills that befall hikers, river rafters, skiers, and other outdoorsy types as they revel in nature, far from urban health care systems. Lightning strikes, snake bites, contaminated water, broken limbs, wounds, diving accidents, sunburn, frostbite, and a zillion more. How far do you go before you summon the helicopter?

The course materials were developed at the U. of Utah School of Medicine.

Hey, if you love being a nurse -- and I do! -- you couldn't ask for a nicer place to be it. And great teachers sharing their experience.

Go wilderness nurses!

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