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Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS)

This is wilderness medicine education from the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the Univeristy of Utah. It is designed for use in the Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS) program, but anyone who goes into the backcountry should study this material. Log onto: www.wildmedu.org for more information.

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17:36

Tularemia: The Science Behind the Infection

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2024/09/17

Its symptoms depend on where it enters the body. Both animals and insects spread it. In this podcast. we explore the rare bacterial infection known as tularemia, or ‘Rabbit Fever.’ We look into the science, symptoms, transmission, and treatments of this little-known disease that is on the rise.

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22:54

Rare but Real - Three Emerging Viruses

Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS) ·

2024/09/10

Three viruses you might have read about in the news, remind us that disease is spread to humans from insects. Don't be scared, just be safe always when exploring the world. Listen and hear about three rare viruses and are emerging.

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18:28

Typhus - What You Need to Know

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2024/09/05

If you have a fever headache and chills after your wilderness adventure, you may have typhus. Thought to be rare, this set of diseases is making a comeback. It is spread by chiggers, fleas and lice, insects that are so tiny that they can barely be seen. Listen and learn what you need to know about typhus.

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15:41

Chiggers - the Mysterious Tiny Biter

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2024/08/31

In this podcast we explore the science behind chiggers, their life cycle, their diseases and where you find them. Listen and learn everything you need to know about these tiny, troublesome tiny biters.

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12:57

Bear Sprays - Spray and Survive

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2024/08/26

They are made from red pepper oil and are great deterrents for bears and mountain lions. But other issues remain in their effective use. Listen and learn about how to spray and survive.

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15:30

Periodic Breathing at Altitude

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2024/08/20

Adventures who go up to altitude can have a number or problems. One of these is an odd breathing pattern when trying to sleep. it is called periodic breathing. It is caused by the ups and downs of oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood when sleeping at altitude. And it can cause its own set of problems for those trying to go higher. Listen and learn about changes in breathing when going up high.

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9:33

Wilderness as Medicine: Smells and Dementia

Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS) ·

2024/08/14

We all love to 'smell' the outside. But what role does it play in our health. Research is starting to look at this. And surprising results in a new study show that regular exposure to greenery in middle age can delay the onset of dementia. Listen to this newest in our podcast series of using wilderness as medicine.

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25:54

Into the Slot: The Medicine of Canyoneering

Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS) ·

2024/08/07

While an incredible outdoor experience, few people know how to make it happen. Listen to this podcast as Matt McKinnon tells us how we can safely enjoy this wilderness sport and see all the beauty slot canyons have to offer.

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21:43

Is Water the Solution?

Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS) ·

2024/07/31

Deaths from hyperthermia are on the rise. Water is simply essential in the metabolism of our body. But is it the solution to prevent hyperthermia? Transferring heat from the body is how to avoid hyperthermia. Listen to this important podcast on the physics of the prevention and treatment of heat related disease.

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10:30

Danger in the Water: Flesh Eating Bacteria

Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS) ·

2024/07/23

It sounds like the premise of a creepy movie, but this one is real. It is Vibrio vulnificus. It is found in warm salty water where people like to swim. It enters the skin through small cuts and can cause necrotizing fasciitis. Listen and learn about this growing threat.

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22:26

Hiking in the Amazon Rainforest

Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS) ·

2024/07/18

Are you ready for the remote jungle? Dehydration and nutrition are essential for a successful expedition. And get ready for a whole host of new diseases. Listen as Dr. Samuel Dyer shares his knowledge and experience of working in Kaieteur National Park in the country of Guyana.

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22:26

Periods in the Wilderness

Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS) ·

2024/07/12

Here is an open discussion about menstrual periods in the wilderness. Listen as Holly Davis and Freya Sutcliffe from Cambridge University in the U.K discuss an important but overlooked topic.

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20:46

Penguin Tales: Antarctic Expedition Medicine

Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS) ·

2024/07/07

Not all medicine is practiced in a clinic - sometimes it is on rough waters where the penguins live. Expedition medicine is austere medicine and wilderness medicine at its finest. Listen and learn from Dr. Jennifer McGowan and Dr. Raymond Orthober from the University of Louisville School of Medicine's Department of Emergency Medicine as they discuss this fascinating brand of medicine surrounded by penguins, whales, and ice on the 7th continent, Antarctica.

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11:21

The Heart at Altitude

Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS) ·

2024/07/05

We all worry about HAPE and HACE when we go up on the mountain. Little attention is placed on the heart. But new studies give us data and create cause for concern. Listen and learn about the heart at altitude.

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20:42

The Trifecta of Outdoor Eye Disease

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2024/06/29

One is painful, one is noticeable, one will cause blindness. These three eye diseases happen, in part, because we go outdoors in the sun. Listen and learn about the trifecta of outdoor eye disease.

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10:42

The West Nile Virus

Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS) ·

2024/06/26

It was isolated in Uganda in the 1930's, then quickly spread around Africa. It found its way to the USA in 1999. It is on the rise and it is not a benign disease. The fatality rate for West Nile Virus can be as high as 9%. Listen and learn about this disease and how to avoid it.

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12:55

Trekking Poles - Ski Poles for Hiking

Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS) ·

2024/06/19

Trekking poles are basically ‘ski poles’ that are specifically designed for use whilehiking. Science gives some important data into the value of using them. But in the end it is up to you. Listen and learn about the medicine of trekking poles.

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14:18

Danger in the Water: Cyanobacteria - Blue Green Algae

Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS) ·

2024/06/12

Most people who go outdoors have heard of this. Most people don't know much about it. It can change the color of the water, making it easy to see, but many of these bacteria live on the side or bottom of a river or lake. You cannot treat water containing cyanobacteria to make it safe to drink. Listen and learn about another growing danger in the water.

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29:49

Leg Cramps - The Debilitating Mysterious Leg pain

Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS) ·

2024/06/10

They happen to almost everyone. You are hiking on a beautiful trail, maybe up a steep hill, all is going well. Then all of a sudden, it hits. A muscle cramps . It is so painful that it prevents you from going any further. What causes them, how can they be prevented, how are they treated? While they remain mysterious in their origin, there are certain things that can be done to prevent and treat them. It all starts with a signal. Listen and...

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21:35

Electrifying Insights: An Update on Lightning

Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS) ·

2024/06/01

More people are being injured by lightning as they go outside to places and at times where lighting is present. This podcast will spark your curiosity and illuminate the mysteries of lightning and help you stay safe as you venture outdoors.

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