High elevation is considered to be above 2,400 meters, or 8,000 feet. At this point, and moving upwards, individuals in high altitudes are susceptible to a myriad of physical ailments. In this module, you will learn the signs and symptoms, prevention strategies, treatment, and evacuation guidelines of acute mountain sickness, high altitude cerebral edema, and high altitude pulmonary edema.
Animal Bites & Stings CME For: This online module is designed for medical professionals of all levels seeking continuing education credits, those seeking Wilderness Medical Society FAWM credit, or for […]
Avalanche Medicine For: This online module is designed for medical professionals of all levels seeking continuing education credits, those seeking Wilderness Medical Society FAWM credit, or for anyone interested in […]
Diarrhea in the Returned Traveler For: This online module is designed for medical professionals of all levels seeking continuing education credits, those seeking Wilderness Medical Society FAWM credit, or for […]
Dive Medicine For: This online module is designed for medical professionals of all levels seeking continuing education credits, those seeking Wilderness Medical Society FAWM credit, or for anyone interested in […]
Ebola Hemorrhagic Fevers For: This online module is designed for medical professionals of all levels seeking continuing education credits, those seeking Wilderness Medical Society FAWM credit, or for anyone interested […]
Emerging Diseases: Zika, Dengue and Chikungunya For: This online module is designed for medical professionals of all levels seeking continuing education credits, those seeking Wilderness Medical Society FAWM credit, or […]
Evacuation Guidelines For: This online module is designed for medical professionals of all levels seeking continuing education credits, those seeking Wilderness Medical Society FAWM credit, or for anyone interested in […]
Fever in the Returned Traveler For: This online module is designed for medical professionals of all levels seeking continuing education credits, those seeking Wilderness Medical Society FAWM credit, or for […]
When an individual is lost or injured in the wilderness, Search and Rescue is employed for evacuation. While there are volunteer and professional teams available for these operations, the initial treatment and decision making often fall on the companions of the victim. In this module, you will learn about the SaR framework, describe how to identify and manage problems in order of priority, and learn techniques that will increase the success and survival of yourself, your team, and your patient.
Heat Illness For: This online module is designed for medical professionals of all levels seeking continuing education credits, those seeking Wilderness Medical Society FAWM credit, or for anyone interested in […]
Hypothermia and Cold Illness For: This online module is designed for medical professionals of all levels seeking continuing education credits, those seeking Wilderness Medical Society FAWM credit, or for anyone […]
