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How is shock diagnosed in wilderness medicine?
Symptoms of shock begin with anxiety and restlessness, with increased heart rates and labored, shallow breathing.
How is frostbite treated in wilderness medicine?
slow warming of exposed parts, preferably in heated water.
How is internal bleeding treated in wilderness medicine?
If internal bleeding is suspected, medical help should be sought immediately.
How are fractures and dislocations treated in wilderness medicine?
If spinal cord injuries are suspected, patients must be immobilized
When was Medicine Lake Wilderness created?
Medicine Lake Wilderness was created in 1976.
When was Wilderness Medicine Institute created?
Wilderness Medicine Institute was created in 1990.
How is cardiac arrest treated in wilderness medicine?
Cardiac arrest in the wilderness may require CPR, although CPR is less effective in remote regions that lack access to the life support technology
How are insect and animal bites treated in wilderness medicine?
The goal of treatment is to stop bleeding, prevent infection, and alleviate envenomation, or exposure to poison.
What is the area of Medicine Lake Wilderness?
The area of Medicine Lake Wilderness is 45.997 square kilometers.
How are wounds and burns treated in wilderness medicine?
wound management strives to stop bleeding, prevent infection, and speed healing. Bleeding from wounds should be controlled by direct pressure.
How is hypothermia treated in wilderness medicine?
Patients in whom hypothermia is suspected should be immediately warmed by gently removing wet clothing and providing dry clothing, blankets and shelter.
What kind of health problems does wilderness medicine treat?
Wilderness medicine uses techniques to assess and treat a variety of conditions and injuries, including:
