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Exit Point #19 - Dr. Matt Wilkes

Exit Point #19 - Dr. Matt Wilkes

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Exit Point #19 - Dr. Matt Wilkes

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Length:
96 minutes
Released:
Aug 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dr Matt Wilks is an adventure medic, ICU doctor and seasoned paraglider pilot. He founded the Flight Physiology Project, which is a multidisciplinary bid to study physiology, cognitive performance and safety of pilots during free flight. Matt has a long list of notable experiences including being the lead doctor on several large international expeditions. He practised anesthesiology in New Zealand and Nepal and has flown all over east Africa with the AMRF Flying Doctor Service.  Among other things in this episode, we discuss basic first aid for jumpers some helpful items to carry on every jump and how to manage a crisis situation in the field.
Released:
Aug 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (49)

The following are conversations with adventure sports professionals intended to extract valuable lessons and insight. Exit Point explores life through the lens of the world‘s most extreme athletes.