Blisters, Burns, Breaks, and Bites: Wilderness First Aid
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Part lecture, part hands-on practice, this class will teach you basic first aid and how to respond to the minor and major medical situations you may encounter in the woods. From how to handle blisters to survival techniques, this class will prepare you for your wilderness adventures. Topics covered will include:
- Common wilderness medical issues (blisters, burns, breaks, bites, etc…)
- Improvised splinting and stretcher-making
- Massive bleeding control
- Simple airway management
- Wound management
- Medical emergency management
- Survival and rescue techniques
Here’s a presentation that outlines the material we’ll cover: Adventure First Aid
Location
1301 Thomas Circle Apartment Common Room
1301 M St. NW
Washington,
DC
20005
The building name is 1301 Thomas Circle, but the address is 1301 M St. NW. The entrance is at the corner of M and 13th streets, a block from Thomas Circle.
Past event
Instructor
Tom Mpande is a BSc Paramedic and management consultant, with post-graduate studies in providing healthcare in remote environments. He previously worked in the the British Army and United Kingdom Special Forces as a 22 SAS squadron medic. He has completed operational deployments in Asia, Africa, The Middle East, Europe, and the Americas.