Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS)
This is wilderness medicine education from the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the Univeristy of Utah. It is designed for use in the Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS) program, but anyone who goes into the backcountry should study this material. Log onto: www.wildmedu.org for more information.
Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS)
Struggling to Breathe: The SIPE Phenomenon
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AWLS
Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.
Learn about the hidden dangers of Swimming-Induced Pulmonary Edema (SIPE), a condition affecting swimmers, divers, and triathletes. Listen as Dr. Kathy Vidlock dives into the science behind SIPE, its symptoms, causes, prevention strategies, and real-life experiences. Discover how to stay safe while pushing your limits in the water.