Community Triage: A Panel Discussion on DEIJ in Wilderness Medicine

Organized and presented by Mariko Chin and Jenny Jensen, second year medical students at the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine and University of Washington School of Medicine respectively. Supported by Pacific Northwest Wilderness Medicine (PNWM) and the Wilderness Medical Society (WMS). Recorded live on Zoom January 29th, 2021.

Accidental Hypothermia for Rescue 2020: Intro

Introduction to the Washington Region's accidental hypothermia training developed by Dr. Cassie Lowry Edmark for the 2020-2021 rescue season. Includes overview of the lecture, some background on accidental hypothermia, and pandemic implications for this winter. Originally presented live in November-December 2020 for mountain rescue teams in the Washington Region, and shared with permission by the WAMRA.

Accidental Hypothermia for Rescue 2020: Part 1

Includes lessons from history, updates in staging and recognition, and pathophysiology of hypothermia. Originally presented live in November-December 2020 for mountain rescue teams in the Washington Region, and shared with permission by the WAMRA.

Accidental Hypothermia for Rescue 2020: Part 2

Includes international guidelines and resources, updates, gear, management, and resuscitation for the prehospital remote setting. Originally presented live in November-December 2020 for mountain rescue teams in the Washington Region, and shared with permission by the WAMRA.

Washington MRA Interview with Michael Knapinski

Zoom interview with Mike Knapinski, subject of a multi-organization rescue from Mount Rainier on 11/08/2020 and subsequent resuscitation efforts at Harborview Medical Center. Recorded live on November 24, 2020 and shared with permission by the Washington Mountain Rescue Association.

Managing Avalanche Risk on Missions: A Systems Approach

Everett Mountain Rescue Unit (EMRU) member Alexis Alloway makes the case for adopting guidelines to mitigate rescuer risk during organized avalanche response. Presented and recorded live for EMRU in 2017 at Taylors Landing in Snohomish, WA.

Cold Injuries in Mountain Rescue

Miles McDonough and Dr. Anna Condino, members from the Seattle Mountain Rescue (SMR) medical committee, discuss how they deal with cold injuries in the Western Washington backcountry. Presented and recorded live for Seattle Mountain Rescue on November 16, 2016.

How to Do Cool Sh*t with your Medical Degree

Dr. Joshua Corsa, Providence trauma surgeon and San Juan Island EMS medical director discusses military, disaster relief and wilderness medicine as well as his personal work with SWAT, SAR, and EMS. Presented and recorded live at the University of Washington for the UW School of Medicine WWAMI Region Emergency Medicine Interest Groups on November 13th, 2019.

Panel Discussion - Wilderness Medicine and You: Outdoor Specialist to Backcountry Hobbyist

A panel discussion about wilderness medicine opportunities for a variety of professions and interests. Presented and recorded live at the University of Washington for the UW School of Medicine Wilderness Medicine Interest Group on October 22nd, 2019.

Panel Discussion - Non-EM Wilderness Medicine Providers

A panel discussion with non-EM physicians (OBGYN, interventional radiology, and neurology) about pursuing wilderness medicine through local search and rescue, ski patrol, and international expeditions in addition to excelling in their specialty of choice. Presented and recorded live at the University of Washington for the UW School of Medicine Wilderness Medicine Interest Group.

Backcountry Medicine as a Medical Provider: King Co SAR Case Review

Dr. Gretchen Lentz discusses the medical management of several King County SAR cases specific to the role of an advanced medical provider before and during organized rescues, on-scene management, and preparation for medical providers heading into the backcountry. Presented and recorded live at the University of Washington for the UW School of Medicine Wilderness Medicine Interest Group.

Ski Patrol Tour: Summit Central at Snoqualmie Pass

Matty P., seasoned Snoqualmie patroller at Summit Central, speaks with UWSOM Seattle medical students about the medical care his patrol provides. Presented and recorded live at Snoqualmie Pass for the UW School of Medicine Wilderness Medicine Interest Group.

High Altitude Medicine: How to Safely Travel at High Altitude

Dr. Andy Luks, an international expert in altitude medicine, discusses the spectrum of acute mountain sickness and risk mitigation with high altitude travel. Presented and recorded live at the University of Washington for the UW School of Medicine Wilderness Medicine Interest Group on April 25th, 2017.

Bites & Envenomations

Dr. Seth Cohen, infectious disease physician in Seattle, provides an engaging session on bites and envenomations. Presented and recorded live at the University of Washington for the UW School of Medicine Wilderness Medicine Student Elective.

Backcountry First Aid Kit Considerations

Jonah Manning, wilderness medicine instructor with Seattle-based Remote Medical Training, discusses his approach to first aid kits in the backcountry. Presented and recorded live at the University of Washington for the UW School of Medicine Wilderness Medicine Interest Group.

Emergency Medicine & Natural Disasters: Review of the Oso Mudslide

Dr. Ron Brown talks about the Oso Mudslide and local considerations for disaster management. Presented and recorded live at the University of Washington for the UW School of Medicine Emergency Medicine Interest Group in October 2016.

Airlift Northwest - Air Medical Transport: Evolution of Transport

Chief Flight Nurse, Brenda Nelson, discusses the intricacies of providing care during flights and the evolution of air transport. Also learn more about the preeminent HEMS service in the Pacific Northwest region, Airlift Northwest. Presented and recorded live at the University of Washington for the UW School of Medicine Emergency Medicine Interest Group in May 2016.

Helicopter Rescue for Wilderness Medicine

Dr. Ron Brown talks about the ALS helicopter rescue team he developed in Snohomish County Washington State. Presented and recorded live at the University of Washington for the UW School of Medicine Wilderness & Emergency Medicine Interest Groups on Feb 11th, 2016.

Packaging & Extraction for HEC Helicopter Rescue

HEMS rescue technician and medical student Miles McDonough discusses the packaging and extraction considerations utilized by this team. Presented and recorded live at the Northwest Wilderness Medicine Conference 2016 on Dec 17, 2016. Dr. McDonough has since graduated from UWSOM and is currently an EM resident at UCSF Fresno.

Winter Recreation & Musculoskeletal Injuries

Forrest Wells MS2 discusses musculoskeletal injuries specific to winter recreation. Presented and recorded live at the Northwest Wilderness Medicine Conference 2016 on Dec 17, 2016. Dr. Wells has since graduated from OHSU and is currently an emergency medicine resident at the University of Utah.