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Fatal Pulmonary Edema in a Child After Jellyfish Stings inKorea
Publication date: Available online 9 October 2018Source: Wilderness & Environmental MedicineAuthor(s): Ji Hye Kim, Seung Baik Han, Areum DureyJellyfish have been increasing at a global scale in recent years. These blooms not only have deleterious effects on marine ecosystems, they also increase the risk of jellyfish stings and accompanying envenomation. Here, we report a fatal case of pulmonary edema caused by jellyfish envenomation in a child in Korea. The patient died 4 h after envenomation despite cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Nemopilema nomurai was the suspected species of jellyfish encountered by the patient, althoug...
Source: Wilderness and Environmental Medicine - October 9, 2018 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

“Cold Card” to Guide Responders in the Assessment and Care of Cold-Exposed Patients
ConclusionsKey elements of hypothermia evaluation and field care have been summarized on a small portable card for laypersons, trained rescuers, and first responders. (Source: Wilderness and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Wilderness and Environmental Medicine - October 9, 2018 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Giant Intracranial Cystic Lesion in a Child
Publication date: Available online 9 October 2018Source: Wilderness & Environmental MedicineAuthor(s): Kais Regaieg, Mabrouk Bahloul, Olfa Turki, Brahim Kammoun, Nozha Toumi, Mounir Bouaziz (Source: Wilderness and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Wilderness and Environmental Medicine - October 9, 2018 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Emergency Medical Services and Remote Medical Oversight in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, 2011–2013
ConclusionsSEKI EMS providers encounter a wide variety of patients in various settings, including the backcountry. Resource allocation, training, and protocol development should be tailored to meet their needs. (Source: Wilderness and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Wilderness and Environmental Medicine - October 9, 2018 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Medical Incidents and Evacuations on Wilderness Expeditions for the Northwest Outward Bound School
ConclusionsResults from the NWOBS database are consistent with those from other expeditionary OE programs. These findings should guide risk-management strategies and staff medical training. (Source: Wilderness and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Wilderness and Environmental Medicine - October 9, 2018 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research