Scott McIntosh

Scott McIntosh, lead author of the 2019 Wilderness Medical Society frostbite guidelines, shares expert insights on frostbite prevention and treatment. He advises controlled rewarming in water baths and discusses surprising findings, like the potential low harm in walking on frostbitten extremities. The discussion also touches on improvised medicine techniques, including using coconuts for IV fluids and innovative suturing methods. Additionally, climate change's impact on health is covered, with attention to glacier retreat and wildfires.