Avalanche

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Avalanche

FromAdvanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS)

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22 minutes

Released:

Dec 19, 2020

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There is nothing quite so frightening in the backcountry than these horrific events. This podcast introduces the basic science and background for avalanche medicine.

Released:

Dec 19, 2020

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

This is wilderness medicine education from the Univeristy of Utah School of Medicine. It is designed for use in the Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS) program, but anyone who goes into the backcountry should study this material. For a free copy of the AWLS textbook or for more information log on to: www.AWLS.info

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Bites and Stings: Spiders, mosquitos, scorpions and bees by Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS)
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Medical Problems in the Wilderness Part 1 by Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS)
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Reducing the Risk of Mosquito Exposure by Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS)
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Backpacks, Trekking Poles and Back Pain by Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS)
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Clothing for the Backcountry by Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS)
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Case Study: My Son Died of Altitude Sickness by Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS)
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Schistosomiasis by Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS)
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