Wilderness Medicine Updates

Ep. 8 - SAR Provider Injuries & Traveler's Diarrhea Treatment

Jul 28, 2023
Explore the heightened risks faced by Search and Rescue providers during mountain operations, with revelations from a 20-year study on injury prevalence. Learn about the injury patterns among professionals versus volunteers, and dive into a harrowing tale of traveler's digestive distress. Uncover the symptoms and causes of traveler's diarrhea, especially when venturing into developing nations. Gain insights into treatment options and the careful consideration needed for antibiotics, alongside engaging with the wilderness medicine community for more shared experiences.
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