AppLink Apps
Wilderness Medicine Reference
This abstract discusses the main focus of a wilderness medical app, which is on prevention education and strategies to reduce the risks of illnesses and traumatic events in back country settings. The app covers standard medical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evacuation considerations for various illnesses encountered in such environments. It also includes content on decision-making errors, first aid kits, patient assessment, medications, pain management, trip checklists, and cardiac arrest management. The app is beneficial for individuals with little to no medical training up to those with Wilderness EMT certification. It contains commonly accepted wilderness protocols and treatments that may be performed under the direction of a physician advisor. The app is designed for offline use and offers the convenience of adjusting text size. Real-life case studies are included to illustrate key points.