How to Assemble a Medical Kit for a Wilderness Trip
The best emergency kit you can own is the one that makes it into your pack, every time. Read our proven hints for medical professionals on how to assemble the right kit for your travels.
Using Drones for Search and Rescue
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, or drones, have been used for military and government purposes for many years. Recently, the consumer and commercial drone industry is growing exponentially. Companies like UPS, Amazon, transportation agencies, telecommunications...Hiking Injury to the Face: Airway Adjuncts and Techniques to Consider for Evacuation
A 70 year old male hiking on a well traversed trail head falls on loose gravel. He rolls 15 feet down a steep pitch, hitting his face on a boulder at the bottom of the slope.
AWLS Newsletter June 2016
Greetings! Are you ready to treat a snakebite? For this June newsletter, we’ve put together a useful guide to dealing with wilderness envenomations. In the article below, we address types of venomous snakes, symptoms, antibody considerations, and putting...Ski Resort Ankle Injury: Preventing Transport Complications
A 54 year old female that presents to the Aid Room of a ski resort complaining of right ankle pain. She was backcountry skiing and sustained an inversion injury ten minutes prior.