In this episode of Wilderness Medicine Updates, host Patrick Fink delves into the topic of thermoregulation, explaining how our bodies regulate temperature in response to environmental changes. Listeners will learn about methods of heat exchange (conduction, convection, radiation, and evaporation), how to measure core temperature, and the body's physiological responses—such as shivering, sweating, and blood flow control. The episode also touches on the effects of age, metabolic stressor...
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In this episode of Wilderness Medicine Updates, host Patrick Fink delves into the topic of thermoregulation, explaining how our bodies regulate temperature in response to environmental changes. Listeners will learn about methods of heat exchange (conduction, convection, radiation, and evaporation), how to measure core temperature, and the body's physiological responses—such as shivering, sweating, and blood flow control. The episode also touches on the effects of age, metabolic stressor...
Ep. 19 - Methoxyflurane, the Green Whistle, with Dr. Ross Hofmeyr
Wilderness Medicine Updates
45 minutes
9 months ago
Ep. 19 - Methoxyflurane, the Green Whistle, with Dr. Ross Hofmeyr
Exploring Methoxyfluorane for Wilderness Pain Management with Dr. Ross Hofmeyr In this episode of Wilderness Medicine Updates, host Dr. Patrick Fink discusses the use of methoxyfluorane, an anesthetic gas for pain management in wilderness settings. Joined by guest Dr. Ross Hofmeyr, an anesthesiologist and wilderness medicine expert from South Africa, the episode delves into the history, usage, benefits, and limitations of methoxyfluorane. Highlighting its efficacy, ease of use, and safety, es...
Wilderness Medicine Updates
In this episode of Wilderness Medicine Updates, host Patrick Fink delves into the topic of thermoregulation, explaining how our bodies regulate temperature in response to environmental changes. Listeners will learn about methods of heat exchange (conduction, convection, radiation, and evaporation), how to measure core temperature, and the body's physiological responses—such as shivering, sweating, and blood flow control. The episode also touches on the effects of age, metabolic stressor...
