Water Rescue (Kermit Huebner, MD, MPH): Swimming, boating, kayaking, and other watersports highlight many outdoor adventures. Quick interventions can save lives during emergencies, while careless actions can endanger rescuers and victims. Learn the principles of layperson safety during water rescue. Dr. Kermit Huebner is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine with the Wright State University Boonshoft School […]
Activities in the wilderness deserve healthy respect and knowledge of survival fundamentals to thrive amid unanticipated complications. This session will review basic survival skills and recommendations for climate-specific survival kits. Dr. Kermit Huebner is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine with the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine's Integrated Emergency Medicine Residency Program. He […]
Cold and Heat Injuries: Recognition, Prevention, and Field Treatment (Caleb Ellis, M.D ): Dr. Caleb Ellis is a second-year resident in the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine's Integrated Emergency Medicine Residency Program. He is an avid outdoorsman with interests in a wide variety of adventure experiences, including backpacking, bikepacking, mountain biking, road cycling, […]
Wilderness Injuries and Splinting (Ian Sanford, D.O.): Orthopedic injuries are among the most common seen in outdoor activities. Learn tips for diagnosing and managing injuries to bones, joints, muscles, and connective tissue in the outdoors, along with suggested materials for your medical kit. Dr. Ian Sanford is a second year resident with the Wright State […]
High Altitude Medicine ( Zachery "Zack" Campbell, D.O.): Outdoor activities occur below the surface and to high peaks. Learn how changes in the atmosphere affect performance and the medical conditions that may develop. Dr. Zachary Campbell is in his second year of residency with the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine's Integrated Emergency Medicine Residency […]
