Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Wilderness First Aid.



Last weekend's class was, as usual, amazing!
Backcountry emergency care is a skill important for all levels of outdoors enthusiasts.. not just the professionals.
This year's class included medical doctors, bicycle trekking guides, summer camp staffers, outdoor educators, scout and youth group leaders, and a great American who has given close to the fullest measure...



Part of the day's activity included the construction of a hypothermia wrap.. a "burrito," in addition to usual fractures, deformities and other trauma and medical emergencies..






.. a burrito of this type is also a critical cold weather survival skill.








TA DA!! a warm and cozy, controlled environment!

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