Field Medicine Articles

A Field Guide to Minor Mishaps By Brian Harper, W-EMT, DMT

Defining Remote By Scott Smith, EMT-P, DMT, and Brian Harper, W-EMT, DMT Understanding the challenges presented by remote environments

Medical Emergencies in Remote Environments By Brian Harper, W-EMT, DMT

Bites and Stings By Brian Harper North America's venomous denizens

Burns By Brian Harper

Lightning By Brian Harper Avoid the strike

First Aid Kits By Brian Harper More than an afterthought

Spinal Injuries Text by Brian Harper, photos by Stephen Frink Assessing and managing suspected spinal injuries

Field Management of Musculoskeletal Injuries Text By Brian Harper / Photos By Stephen Frink Getting an injured person out of the water promptly is a priority.

Field Management of Heat Illness and Hypothermia By Brian Harper Understanding heat transfer helps with thermal challenges.

Assessing Basic Vital Signs Brian Harper, EMT, DMT

Wilderness Wound Care By Brian Harper, EMT, DMT, photos by Stephen Frink How to treat cuts, scrapes and punctures.

First Aid Kit Inspection By Marty McCafferty A guide to maintaining your kit