Instructor: Delphine Hansen, MDCM (PGY4)
Time: 14:00-15:00
Type: Hybrid (Virtual + In-Person)

Description:

In wilderness and remote environments, the effectiveness of first aid interventions often depends on the quality and appropriateness of the supplies carried. This hands-on workshop, Build Your Evidence-Based First Aid Kit, guides participants through a data-driven approach to selecting, organizing, and maintaining first aid essentials for outdoor expeditions. Drawing upon the latest research and consensus guidelines in wilderness medicine, we will review the medical literature identifying the highest-yield items to include based on the duration, remoteness, and type of trip—from single-day hikes to multi-week expeditions.

Sample first aid items from various manufacturers will be available for participants to handle, manipulate, and compare, enhancing familiarity with field-grade materials and tools.

Practical considerations for medication storage will be emphasized, including temperature management, packaging strategies to reduce bulk, and maintaining sterility and shelf life under variable environmental conditions. The session will blend short evidence reviews with interactive demonstrations and small-group discussions, empowering attendees to tailor their kits to specific environments, activities, and participant health needs. The session will also cover must-have medications for treating both common and critical wilderness ailments.

By the end of the workshop, attendees will leave with a customizable checklist and a clear understanding of key concepts to assemble a first aid kit that is not only portable and practical but also firmly rooted in the best available evidence of wilderness medicine practice.

Objectifs d'apprentissage

At the end of this session, participants will be able to…

1. Identify the most important evidence-based items and medications to include in a wilderness first aid kit.
2. Describe safe and practical methods for storing and organizing medications in outdoor environments.
3. Create a customized first aid kit tailored to the needs, duration, and conditions of a specific wilderness trip.

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