Episode Description: In this episode, we dive into one of the most critical yet often overlooked skills in austere and wilderness medicine—patient packaging. Whether it’s a multi-system trauma on a scree slope, a hypothermic hiker deep in the backcountry, a caver with unstable chest trauma, or a mountain biker with a TBI, how you secure, protect, and move your patient can make or break their outcome. We’ll explore the goals, concepts, and challenges of patient packaging, including: Stabilizi...
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Episode Description: In this episode, we dive into one of the most critical yet often overlooked skills in austere and wilderness medicine—patient packaging. Whether it’s a multi-system trauma on a scree slope, a hypothermic hiker deep in the backcountry, a caver with unstable chest trauma, or a mountain biker with a TBI, how you secure, protect, and move your patient can make or break their outcome. We’ll explore the goals, concepts, and challenges of patient packaging, including: Stabilizi...
Part 1: "Breaking Down Rapid Extrication Modules: Team Composition & Standards" In this episode, we take a deep dive into the NWCG's Rapid Extrication Module (REM) document, analyzing what it lays out for team composition, roles, and responsibilities. We'll examine the standards—or lack thereof—set by the NWCG and why this failure to establish a wilderness rescue protocol leaves critical gaps. Are these teams fully prepared for the challenges of backcountry rescue? Tune in to find out as ...
SRTC Rogue Medic Podcast
Episode Description: In this episode, we dive into one of the most critical yet often overlooked skills in austere and wilderness medicine—patient packaging. Whether it’s a multi-system trauma on a scree slope, a hypothermic hiker deep in the backcountry, a caver with unstable chest trauma, or a mountain biker with a TBI, how you secure, protect, and move your patient can make or break their outcome. We’ll explore the goals, concepts, and challenges of patient packaging, including: Stabilizi...
