In this course, students will learn to identify and treat common traumatic injuries in the wilderness, and how to identify the difference between blunt and penetrating trauma. They will also be taught about common injuries of the chest, abdomen, pelvis, and signs and symptoms of different types of head trauma along with how to identify when a condition would warrant immediate evacuation.
Wilderness First Aid - Medical Emergencies
This course is part of Wilderness First Aid Specialization
Taught in English
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Instructors: Elaine Reno, MD
Sponsored by Ukraine Response
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this module, we will talk about medical emergencies associated with the chest and when to evacuate.
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In this module, we will learn about neurologic medical emergencies, psychiatric medical conditions, and learn an acronym to help remember conditions that can cause altered mental status. You will also watch a case study interview on how to assess and treat hypoglycemia.
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4 videos2 readings2 quizzes
In this module, we will learn about medical emergencies associated with the gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems.
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4 videos1 reading2 quizzes
In this module, you will learn about medical conditions associated with the eyes, ears, and nose.
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