Wilderness Medicine Updates
Patrick Fink, MD
The podcast for medical providers at the edges, bringing you digestible updates at the growing edge of Wilderness Medicine, Wilderness EMS, Search and Rescue, and more.
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Jan 24, 2023 • 4min
Ep.0 - An Introduction
Welcome to Wilderness Medicine Updates! This podcast, new for 2023, delivers brief reviews of research in wilderness medicine, SAR, disaster/austere medicine, and wilderness EMS to help you stay current and provide the best care to patients in challenging environments. As always, thanks for listening to Wilderness Medicine Updates, hosted by Patrick Fink MD FAWM. Connect with us by email at wildernessmedicineupdates@gmail.com. You can pay us a compliment and share the show with a new listener on any popular platform here. Connect with us on social! InstagramBlue SkyX
Jan 24, 2023 • 15min
Ep. 1 - Fentanyl on the Ski Hill?
Discover the innovative use of intranasal fentanyl for treating acute pain on ski slopes. The discussion delves into its safety and effectiveness, especially for injured skiers needing quick relief. You'll learn about the protocols ski patrollers follow and the challenges they face in outdoor medicine. The podcast also highlights the growing trend of adopting advanced pain management strategies in wilderness settings, making mountain rescues safer and more efficient.
