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56. Rescue in the Jungle | Rob and Melissa meet a hiker with a medical emergency
Aug 9, 2021
Rob and Melissa encounter a hiker with a medical emergency in the jungle. Topics include managing acute pain without medication, breath work in high-stress situations, and the challenges of healthcare professionals.
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- Breath regulation can be an effective tool for managing stress, pain, and anxiety in emergency situations.
- Providing essential aid to others in critical moments creates a profound sense of reward in healthcare professionals.
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Hiking accident in the jungle
During a family vacation in Hawaii, the narrator and their wife encounter Anne, a woman who slips and breaks her wrist while hiking in a jungle. The narrator describes the challenging terrain and the difficulties of crossing a stream. Anne's injury is severe, with a deformed and pulseless wrist. The narrator and their wife attempt to reduce the fracture and provide first aid using breathing techniques to calm Anne's hyperventilation. Eventually, emergency services are called, and Anne is airlifted out of the jungle for further medical treatment.
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