Wilderness Medicine Podcast March 2016 - Wilderness And Environmental Medicine Live
Feb 19, 2016
Join guest Patrick Bagley, a third-year medical student and co-author on a groundbreaking summit success study for Denali, as he discusses the predictive power of the six-minute walk test. James Pattarini shares insights into medical clinic utilization at Antarctic stations, revealing unique operational challenges. Chris Davis explores innovative frostbite management techniques for extreme conditions, while Sam Oliver introduces portable treatments for near-hypothermic casualties. This engaging conversation highlights crucial developments in wilderness medicine.
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Six-Minute Walk Test Limits
- The six-minute walk test with post-exercise vitals is not a reliable predictor of summit success on Denali.
- Environmental factors and altitude differences complicate its applicability across mountains.
Altitude Environment Variation Matters
- Altitude environments differ greatly by location despite similar elevations, affecting physiological tests.
- Denali's glacier and latitude result in different conditions than Aconcagua, influencing test outcomes.
Improve Antarctic Medical Data
- Implement electronic medical records (EMR) for Antarctic stations to standardize and enhance data collection.
- Expanding diagnostic categories and tracking medevacs can guide resource allocation and screening improvements.