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Now, before you read this page and go do field surgery on your teammate, please realize that we aren't doctors, first aid instructors, or anything else. Right now, this is just a page of links to other information that might help you. There are how-to's, how-not-to's, first aid kit tips, sources of classes, etc. I hope to have a real-live expert write articles for us eventually, but that could take a while as the pay is pretty low. OK, non existant. -Helen
Destination Outdoors
Tips on Insect Protection, Sun Care, First Aid, Survival, Water Purification
Destination Outdoors - Articles
Text only versions of the articles above
eMedicine.com, Inc
Full text journals and articles, including Wilderness Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Sports Medicine and Injury Treatment - at first glance it looks really, really complex, but after plinking around a bit there was some useful information on how to treat injuries.
Virtual Naval Hospital: Standard First Aid Course
Didn't seem to have any pictures, but you can read all about it... I'm guessing a hands on class would be better, though, dontcha think?
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about.com's Backpacking First Aid Page
Links to different articles (from different sources) about what should be in your first aid kit, as well as other backpacking links.
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Kid's Survival if they are lost - Search and Rescue Society of British Columbia
I found a couple of links to information like this and thought it might be useful for those of you with kids. There are some simple things you can teach your kids to do in case they get separated from you or their friends outdoors.
Kid's Survival if they are lost- Hug-a-tree
Another approach for kids.
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Rocky Mountain Survival Group
OK, before you think I've gone batty, or cultish, or survivalist, or whatever - There is actually some really cool information on this page. I clicked around to make sure it wasn't a hate group or anything that I thought was too off the edge, and it isn't - they make that clear, in fact. There are all kinds of links on how to's, safety, wilderness medicine/first aid, etc. There's alot on the page so you might have to look hard. No, I'm not a member, and I won't be.
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The High Altitude Medicine Guide
"The High Altitude Medicine Guide provides current medical information on the prevention, recognition, and treatment of altitude illness, as well as other health issues affecting travellers to high mountainous regions of the world. Information content is designed for the use of physicians and non-physicians alike."
Avalanche Smarts
With the winter training and racing season upon us, it's imperative that we incorporate a bit of respect for the white stuff that's collecting on our front range playground into our outdoor plans. Last winter season ('99-'00), eight people were killed in Colorado avalanches, three of those were killed while snowshoeing near an area on the back side of Berthoud pass where we were considering doing some training for last years Salomon WAR, which was held in the general area. [NOTE: as it turns out, the race course didn't go near the slide area].
Cold Weather Injury and Prevention
A common injury forcing AR teams to drop from a race is hypothermia (even in summer - in fact the most typical scenario involves rain and temperatures in the 50s). Since this is a potentially life threatening condition, its important to recognize its causes and prevention, as well as the symptoms and treatment. This article includes information on prevention and treatment of hypothermia, frostbite, and other cold weather emergencies.
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First Lead - Wilderness First Responder Training Courses
Classes in Telluride and Durango.
Wilderness Medicine Institute - Courses and Articles
Several different classes in different parts of Colorado (Leadville, Pitkin, Breckenridge, others). Some good articles in layman's terms.
Crested Butte Outdoors - Wilderness First Responder Training Courses
Classes in Crested Butte. There are worse places to spend a few days, eh?
Wilderness Medicine Outfitters - Wilderness First Responder Training Courses & Other classes
The closest and least expensive classes I could find in the front range - classes in Elizabeth, Denver, Golden, Littleton, Deckers. From basic first aid to full EMT/First Responder classes. Also Leave No Trace and BackCountry basics. The director, Carl Weil, spoke at an Adventure Team Colorado meeting at REI a couple of months ago.
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