University of Nevada Emergency Wilderness Medicine



SURVIVOR: LAS VEGAS -- Wilderness Medicine Experience
March 23 - April 4, 2009
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Participate in the inaugural UNSOM Department of Emergency Medicine's Wilderness Medicine Rotation. We have started the planning and implementation of a wilderness experience that will include hands-on wilderness education, disaster challenges, outdoor experiences, and rescue training.

Activities planned:

• Rope Safety and Protection
• Climbing at Red Rocks
• High Angle Rescue Training
• Canyoneering at Zion National Park
• Orienteering and Map Reading
• Mt. Charleston Summit
• Avalanche Rescue Training
• Swift Water Rescue on Colorado River

Wilderness Topics:

• Hypothermia
• Submersions
• Electrical Injuries
• Bites and Stings
• How to Eat Healthy in the Wild
• Desert Survival
• Avalanche Safety and Preparation
• Introduction to Canyoneering
• Hyperthermia
• High Altitude Medicine
• Wilderness Improvisation
• SURVIVOR: LAS VEGAS -- The Ultimate Challenge and Obstacle Course

Suggested Reading:

• Touching the Void
• Into the Wild

Cost:

• TBD

If you are interested in this rotation, please contact Dr. Mitzi Dillon at madillon@aol.com