Where Wilderness, Medicine, Technology, and Religion Collide

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Where Wilderness, Medicine, Technology, and Religion Collide Lori Weichenthal, MD, Sameir Alhadi, MD Wilderness & Environmental Medicine Volume 25, Issue 1, Pages 56-59 (March 2014) DOI: 10.1016/j.wem.2013.08.008 Copyright © 2014 Wilderness Medical Society Terms and Conditions

Figure 1 Map of Yosemite Valley. Red squares illustrate the start of subject’s hike and where he became injured. Wilderness & Environmental Medicine 2014 25, 56-59DOI: (10.1016/j.wem.2013.08.008) Copyright © 2014 Wilderness Medical Society Terms and Conditions

Figure 2 Example of a vacuum body splint. Wilderness & Environmental Medicine 2014 25, 56-59DOI: (10.1016/j.wem.2013.08.008) Copyright © 2014 Wilderness Medical Society Terms and Conditions

Figure 3 Demonstration of a short haul rescue, Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park (used with permission by Dr Weichenthal). Wilderness & Environmental Medicine 2014 25, 56-59DOI: (10.1016/j.wem.2013.08.008) Copyright © 2014 Wilderness Medical Society Terms and Conditions