WMS Day 12 - Knoxville

LecturesAlmost a day of rest with no scenarios - but a day of constant activity.  We left camp at 8 am and drove to the University of Tennessee (UT) Medical Center in Knoxville (UTMCK).   We spent the morning in the Graduate School of Medicine Family Medicine conference room treated to donuts, orange juice and coffee.  We had three short lectures regarding group travel and emergency medicine finishing off with a visit to UT Lifestar helicopter.

All of us with the crew

After seeing Lifestar we went to RiverSports Inc. for a treat of a free 2-hour climb in their climbing gym.  It was great climbing for "real" for the first time.  I was really amazed watching some of the climbers.  Many of the holds were really difficult.  

Finally about half of us went over to my parents house for some good home cooking and to watch the Opening Ceremony of the Winter Olympics.  Another good day and looking forward to our days off.

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WMS Elective Day 11 - Scenarios

Heading out to an accidentTired.  I think that word describes everyone tonight.  We were on four scenarios today of increasing difficulty.  I now understand why were are at UT tomorrow and have Saturday and Sunday off.  I'm sorta wondering about next week given we have three days off. 

Our day started at 8am after breakfast with a small incline scenario of some individuals injured in a hunting accident.  These first extractions were difficult and required some thought but were nothing when compared to the later ones.

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WMS Elective Day 10 - Lectures and Scenarios

Neither rain, nor sleet, not snow . . .Quick plug for the official WMS Elective Blog for anyone interested in reading an official version of our daily activities.   Only thing I have on it is the pictures. :)  Mainly because I'm here and collecting all the photos for the elective DVD and not being able to send many due to limited internet connectivity.

For the first time since the elective started, my brain isn't really ready to write anything.  I have this interesting collage of thoughts floating in my mind but refusing to come to any semblance of order. 

I will, however, make a shout out to my cousin in Philly, already has 27" of snow and expecting 12-22" more.  That is crazy.  I'm glad we only got the little bit (about 1 inch) this morning.  It made our afternoon scenarios much more interesting.  Oh, I forgot to mention we were able to do two scenarios this afternoon.  It was quite the learning experience.  Many problem-solving skills in use to perform the packaging and extrication.

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WMS Elective Day 9 - Lectures

From my years of practice I have discovered testosterone and alcohol are a failed combination. - TK

LecturesI think this quote is a great summary of our day.  It was a day of many lectures imparting lots of wisdom, some student lectures and a little hands on demonstrations.  Our day consisted of lectures about High Altitude illnesses, Cold injuries, Facial Trauma, a talk from a Chiropractor and ending with a lecture about orbital injuries.

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WMS Elective Day 7 & 8 - Rest, High Altitude and SAR

Sunday, or the seventh day, was a day of rest, church, relaxation and superbowl. It was good seeing all my friends back in Knoxville and attending ORBC again after a month out in Memphis. Everyone except me went to Buffalo Wild Wings for the Superbowl and it sounds like they thoroughly enjoyed it. Lots of wings, a good game and new friends.

Finding those cardsYesterday was a day of several lectures.  We started the day was learning about high altitude illness and progressed into Search and Rescue (SAR).  There were a few really interesting bits of information I pickup throughout the morning.  I learned that at a high altitude blood could become much to thick.  Ugh, that would stink having a stroke because the blood thickens to transport more oxygen. 

After the first lecture talked about high altitude illness the rest of the morning and all afternoon were devoted to SAR.  As part of these lectures we instituted two of the three classical search techniques (Efficient and Thorough) practicing them outdoors.

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WMS Elective Day 6

We left this morning from camp at 8 am for the Blount County Sheriff's Department to learn about different types of weapons, entrance and exit injuries and tracks.  Those instructing us in the various firearms took aim as the pig heads with 4 or 5 different firearms.  After demonstrating the effects on the pig heads we progressed to the human simulate to see the actual tracts through something with the consistency of flesh.  Yeah, it is sorta morbid but necessary in wilderness medicine.
After the demonstrations, we were given the opportunity to try our hands at the firearms.  Yep, it was really great to have the opportunity to fire the different rifles and handguns.  The instructors were so generous with their time and resources.  It was a cold and dreary day and there were little thanks to go around for their generosity except our smiles and handshakes.
After returning to the lodge for lunch, we had an emergency medicine doc give us lectures throughout the afternoon on various topics including "Leave No Trace," "Flight Medicine" and "Fire."  Soon the lectures were over and we were done for the week, done to enjoy a day of rest and then the Superbowl.  Yeah, it was a good day and week all around…

A hunting we will go . . .We left this morning from camp at 8 am for the Blount County Sheriff's Department to learn about different types of weapons, entrance and exit injuries and tracks.  Those instructing us in the various firearms took aim as the pig heads with 4 or 5 different firearms.  After demonstrating the effects on the pig heads we progressed to the human simulate to see the actual tracts through something with the consistency of flesh.  Yeah, sorta morbid but necessary in wilderness medicine.

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WMS Elective Day 5

Well, we are back from our day off and are starting up with Search and Rescue.  We have Jeff Wadley presenting today and are going to "skim the surface" of this topic.  Also just found out that our first night scenario is next Monday.  Gotta start hitting the trails and make sure we know the area to keep the night a bit shorter.
As to Days 5 & 6, they were days full of multiple and varied experiences as are becoming common here at the WMS Elective.  Each and every experience has broadened my perspective on Wilderness Medicine.  Not all have been as glamorous and exciting as my posted highlights, but all have served to increase my appreciation for the wilderness.

Well, we are back from our day off and are starting up with Search and Rescue.  We have Jeff Wadley presenting today and are going to "skim the surface" of this topic.  Also just found out that our first night scenario is next Monday.  Gotta start hitting the trails and make sure we know the area to keep the night a bit shorter.Heritage Museum (hat-tip to John)

As to Days 5 & 6, they were days full of multiple and varied experiences as are becoming common here at the WMS Elective.  Each and every experience has broadened my perspective on Wilderness Medicine.  Not all have been as glamorous and exciting as my posted highlights, but all have served to increase my appreciation for the wilderness.

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WMS Elective Day 4

What about day 4?  I'm glad you would ask.Brad teaching us to lash. Photo by Gabriel  Today started of student presentations.  Each of us is required to give a presentation on a certain topic related to wilderness medicine.  Today we had about 10 individuals give their presentations.  All were quite refreshing without power points.  I'm trying to figure out how to give mine without any slides.

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