Abstract
Wilderness Care of Acute Traumatic Wounds Curriculum
Highlights
A comprehensive approach to wound care is critical when in the wilderness where definitive care may be hours, days or weeks away
It has been estimated by Flores that the annual rate of outdoor recreational injuries is 72.1 per 100,000 population, with 14.8% being lacerations [2]
The information is applicable to learners of all backgrounds. Both medical professionals and laypeople are likely to be unfamiliar with treating wounds with limited resources; it is in the setting that small decisions may have great impacts on clinical outcomes
Summary
A comprehensive approach to wound care is critical when in the wilderness where definitive care may be hours, days or weeks away. The limitation of resources and the variety of acute traumatic wounds presents a management challenge. The limitation of available medical resources and the variety of acute traumatic wounds present a challenge. This instructional module presents an evidence-based approach to acute wound management, describes techniques that are applicable in remote and unclean environments, and provides a hands-on experience to adult learners. The information is applicable to learners of all backgrounds Both medical professionals and laypeople are likely to be unfamiliar with treating wounds with limited resources; it is in the setting that small decisions may have great impacts on clinical outcomes. We developed an adaptable curriculum to teach participants of all levels how to appropriately manage wounds using established and improvised techniques
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