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Feasibility of chest ultrasound up to 42 m underwater

open access: yesThe Ultrasound Journal, 2023
After recent advancements, ultrasound has extended its applications from bedside clinical practice to wilderness medicine. Performing ultrasound scans in extreme environments can allow direct visualization of unique pathophysiological adaptations but can
Matteo Paganini   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

A case of cobra bite complicated with basilar artery occlusion

open access: yesJournal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock, 2023
Snakebite is one of the most common complaints related to wilderness medicine. Venomous snakebite manifestation is divided into local and systemic envenomation.
Siti Nasrina Binti Yahaya   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Resident Wilderness Medicine Curriculum Consensus Guidelines: Summarization and Recommendations for Resident Rotations in Wilderness Medicine

open access: yesWilderness & environmental medicine (Print), 2023
Introduction Wilderness medicine education is one of the fastest growing facets of both graduate and undergraduate medical education. Currently, there are curriculum guidelines for both student electives and fellowships in wilderness medicine.
Athena Mikros   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The impact of fire suppression tasks on firefighter hydration: A critical review with consideration of the utility of reported hydration measures [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
BACKGROUND: Firefighting is a highly stressful occupation with unique physical challenges, apparel and environments that increase the potential for dehydration.
Orr, Robin Marc   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Muscle Cramping During a 161-km Ultramarathon: Comparison of Characteristics of Those With and Without Cramping [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Background: This work sought to identify characteristics differing between those with and without muscle cramping during a 161-km ultramarathon. Methods: In this observational study, race participants underwent body weight measurements before, during ...
Hoffman, Martin D.   +1 more
core   +2 more sources

The mission characteristics of a newly implemented rural helicopter emergency medical service

open access: yesBMC Emergency Medicine, 2018
Background Physician-staffed helicopter emergency services (HEMS) can provide benefit through the delivery of specialist competence and equipment to the prehospital scene and through expedient transport of critically ill patients to specialist care. This
Daniel Kornhall   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

An Unusual Mountain Biking Injury: Case Records of the Massachusetts General Hospital Wilderness Medicine Fellowship

open access: yesWilderness & environmental medicine (Print), 2023
30-y-old helmeted man with a history of lumbar herniation status following micro-discectomy presented after a fall while mountain biking.
MD Lorenzo Albala   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Research Gaps in Wilderness Medicine [PDF]

open access: yesWilderness & Environmental Medicine, 2018
Introduction Wilderness medicine involves the treatment of individuals in remote, austere environments. Given the high potential for injuries as well as the unique treatment modalities required in wilderness medicine, evidence-based clinical practice guidelines are necessary to provide optimal care.
Daniel, Tritz   +7 more
openaire   +2 more sources

One health: a concept led by Africa, with global benefits [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Titus Mlengeya Kamani and others argue that Africa is well positioned and equipped to conduct and benefit from an integrated ...
Buza, J.   +6 more
core   +2 more sources

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