#29: Solar Water Disinfection, Hypothermia, Mountain Rescue, and Marine Medicine
Wilderness Medicine Podcast
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Mountain Rescue: Balancing Community and Care
This chapter explores the search and rescue operations carried out by volunteers in Vancouver's North Shore mountains, emphasizing the complex challenges they face in supporting both experienced adventurers and less prepared individuals. It discusses the essential role of community involvement, training requirements, and the operational funding that sustains these vital services. Additionally, the chapter highlights the importance of advanced medical training and the NACA scoring system in effectively managing rescue operations and improving patient outcomes.
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