Wilderness EMS Education
Wilderness EMS Education Corey Winstead Seth C. Hawkins INTRODUCTION This chapter orients the reader to the present state of education in the fields of wilderness medicine (WM) and wilderness emergency…
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
WEMS Systems
WEMS Systems Seth C. Hawkins INTRODUCTION As discussed in our preceding chapter, wilderness EMS (WEMS) is the system-based practice of wilderness medicine. Therefore, it makes sense for our first chapter…
Introduction to Wilderness EMS
Introduction to Wilderness EMS Seth C. Hawkins INTRODUCTION This book has been written for health care providers serving on formal, system-based teams who provide their medical care in “wilderness” environments….
Evaluation and Management of Acute Sprains and Strains
Abstract Acute sprains and strains are common musculoskeletal injuries seen in the urgent care setting. It is most important to rule out other diagnoses that could present similarly. It is…
Mental Health Urgencies
Abstract Mental urgencies may present to urgent care centers with symptoms unexplainable by a thorough history and physical exam. This chapter examines mental urgencies such as depression and suicide, anxiety…
Travel Medicine
Abstract Visiting friends and relatives (VFRs) tend to have a higher prevalence of travel-related infectious diseases than other tourists. In addition, health care workers face special concerns when working abroad….
The Business of Urgent Care
Abstract When planning for a new urgent care business it is important to prepare a thorough business plan, consider all upfront and ongoing expenses, and account for required contingency funds….
Overuse Apophyseal Injuries
Abstract Apophysitis is an injury secondary to overuse, seen in young, skeletally immature athletes. It is believed to result from repetitive microtrauma from forceful contractions by surrounding musculature. In the…
The Acutely Limping Child
Abstract A child who presents with an acute onset of limping can have a serious, sometimes life-threatening diagnosis and must have a comprehensive evaluation. Delays in diagnosis and treatment can…
Ankle Sprains
Abstract The ankle joint is comprised of three articulations: the talocrural joint, the tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis), and the subtalar (talocalcaneal) joint. There are three major classifications of ligamentous ankle injuries:…
