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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
We are now working on funding and donations to decrease the cost of the rotation to the students.

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

 


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