Aaron Reilly

George Rodway is an influential figure in mountain medicine, serving as the president of the Medical Commission of the UIAA. JJ Agassi, a pioneer in Italian mountain medicine, shares insights from his extensive outdoor experiences. Aaron Reilly discusses hydration issues in ultramarathons, emphasizing the dangers of exercise-associated hyponatremia. The conversation also touches on the ethics of drug use in mountaineering and the implications it has for safety, alongside an introduction to helicopter search and rescue training essentials.

In this engaging discussion, Aaron Reilly, an expert at the International Mountain Medicine Center, presents insights alongside Susanne J. Spano, who focuses on wound irrigation techniques, and Cindy C. Bitter, a specialist in burn injuries. They delve into innovative improvised medical practices in wilderness settings, the new avalanche resuscitation guidelines, and personal anecdotes about rock climbing injuries. The conversation also highlights the importance of training programs like the Nepal Diploma in Mountain Medicine and their impact on enhancing emergency response skills.