
March 2016 - Wilderness And Environmental Medicine Live
Wilderness Medicine Podcast
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Modernizing Medical Data in Antarctica
This chapter explores the efforts to standardize medical data reporting at U.S. Antarctic stations, initiated by the University of Texas Medical Branch. It contrasts the operational challenges faced at McMurdo, Emmons and Scott, and Palmer Stations, emphasizing the unique environments and patient demographics each station serves. The discussion highlights the impact of improved data management on healthcare delivery, emergency evacuations, and understanding psychological health in these extreme conditions.
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