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OAUSA Net - August 22, 2013 - Wilderness Medicine
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 2:23 pm
by DaveK
This will be part two, and hopefully the conclusion, of the Outdoor Medicine Net that we started last March. Our guest again will be Dr. Aaron Rubin M.D. Dr. Rubin's expertise will provide a good guide on how to deal with some of the most common outdoor medical issues.
Once you hit the dirt and especially once you get out of cell phone range, medical preparedness becomes a must. Join us for the discussion.
Re: OAUSA Net - August 22, 2013 - Wilderness Medicine
Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 12:53 pm
by DaveK
1. One of our topics under discussion during the net will be the use and storage of antibiotics and antivirals. Here are two articles that are of some interest, both written by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD:
Which Antibiotics to have on hand:
http://www.survivalblog.com/2011/02/sev ... kpile.html
Risks of using expired medications:
http://www.survivalblog.com/2010/10/gue ... ed_me.html
2. Keeping your medical supplies safe and secure, as well as organized, can be difficult. Pelican Cases has one solution, the 1550 EMS organizer, measuring 18" x 14" x 7". THe case is extremely rugged, durable, air and moisture tight, and guaranteed for a lifetime. See:
http://www.pelican.com/cases_detail.php?Case=1550EMS
3. For those serious aboaut becoming knowledgable in wilderness first aid, there are many classes and programs available. One of the best is the Wilderness First Responder program, see:
http://www.nols.edu/wmi/courses/wfr.shtml
Re: OAUSA Net - August 22, 2013 - Wilderness Medicine
Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 1:28 pm
by DaveK
This weeks product spotlight is on two products:
1. Yaesu's newest VHF/UHF radio, the digital capable FTM400D (also does analog). Cost is about $650.00 - $700.00
One of the many new features of this radio is the inclusion of a camera in the microphone. This naturally prompted some comedy. One observer noted:
Finally!!!! A radio with a mike that can take a picture of my lips when transmitting
Comedy aside, here are some of the features of this radio:
3.5" TFT Color Display
Altitude Display
500 Memories Per Band
Band Scope
Dual Reception
TOT & APO
Three RF Levels 5/20/50W
12.5 kHz C4FM/FDMA
Internal Clock - Calendar
Four Scan Modes
Image Receive/Transmit
APRS
Picture of the new Radio From Yaesu.
- Yaesu FTM400D.jpg (14.93 KiB) Viewed 1128 times
Links for the new radio:
http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/ ... /5400.html
http://lwra.blogspot.com/2013/02/new-ya ... -info.html
2. Partner Steel's hand washing device, called the "Wishy Washy". See:
http://partnersteel.com/prod03.htm
Re: OAUSA Net - August 22, 2013 - Wilderness Medicine
Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 7:58 pm
by toms
Another source for Wilderness First Responder is
http://www.wildmed.com/
In Southern California I can recommend Josh Jackson's WFR class. He is located in San Diego
He has his own web site
http://www.wildlead.com
He is certified thru Wilderness Medical Associates and he has scheduled classes at many different location in SoCal.
His schedule is posted on both web sites.
In fact, I am signed up for a re cert class in September in San Diego with Josh.