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Deb Ajango: Emergency Preparedness

Apr 9, 2024
Deb Ajango, a wilderness medicine and risk management educator, discusses the brain's response in emergencies, the importance of realistic training, managing risks with checklists, and the impact of amygdala size on stress responses in this insightful podcast.
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Quick takeaways

  • Understanding the inner and outer brain functions aids in emergency preparedness.
  • Realistic training scenarios improve performance under pressure by reducing cognitive overload.

Deep dives

Understanding the Brain Science of Emergencies

The brain is divided into an inner brain and an outer brain, each serving different functions. The inner brain, responsible for automated functions like regulating heartbeat and maintaining homeostasis, operates quickly and instinctively in emergency situations. The outer brain, evolved over the last few hundred thousand years, allows for goal-setting and higher cognitive functions. Understanding how these brain regions function under stress can help in preparing for emergency responses.

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