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BWLS - Basic Wilderness Life Support

Richard J Ingebretsen MD PhD•www.buzzsprout.com
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From the University of Utah School of Medicine - Prepare to Explore! For all who venture into the outdoors, take the knowledge of wilderness medicine with you. Log onto BWLS.online to learn how to certify in BWLS - Basic Wilderness Life Support.

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Episodes

Protein and Energy Bars: Which is right for you?

What was the energy bar you grabbed for your last hike or adventure? Why did you chose that one? Listen as Dr Kary Woodruff teaches us the right bar to chose for our activities.

Jun 25, 2023•22 min

Getting Ready

Are you ready for your favorite outdoor activity? When the seasons change, our minds and hearts turn to our favorite outdoor sport. Listen as this podcasts reminds us of the little things that keep us safe and healthy in the outdoors

May 22, 2023•22 min

Caffeine for Wilderness Activities

Should you use caffeine to enhance your hike or your big climb? Listen as Dr. Kary Woodruff discusses the science of the effects of caffeine on performance and provides us with practical tips on how to use caffeine to benefit outdoor activities.

May 03, 2023•20 min

Update: New Solutions for a Knocked out Tooth

Oh boy - a tooth is knocked out! After you find the tooth, what solution do you put it in while going to the dentist. How much time do you have? Listen as Dr. Paul Schmutz tells us about about the correct solutions for a knocked out tooth.

Feb 20, 2023•13 min

Adventure: Running the Ultra Distance

What does it take to run one of these incredibly long and difficult ultramarathons? What do you eat? What shoes do you wear? And what does it take to complete one? Listen as ultramarathoner Magnus Tveit inspires us.

Feb 10, 2023•19 min

Update: Protect Those Knees When Skiing

Ankles and legs are protected with well oiled ski bindings. But the knees sure have taken a hit since bindings came out. New quick release heel bindings are supposed to help. Do we 'kneed' them? This update podcast looks at common ski injures to the knees and how to help prevent them.

Feb 05, 2023•11 min

Clothing for the Outdoors

To understand the use of clothing, it is first essential to understand heat. To some, clothing might seem like an afterthought. But it is the first and most important layer of protection between you and the elements. No level of skill or planning can make up for ill-chosen clothing. This podcast outlines the science behind what we wear outdoors.

Jan 17, 2023•22 min

These Things Suck

There are a lot of inconveniences and perils in the outdoors. But there are several that literally will suck you in. Listen and find out common ways that nature grabs us.

Jan 16, 2023•18 min

Ouch

We all know what 'Ouch" means - something hurts. Pain at home may be a big nuisance. But pain in the backcountry is always a bigger problem. How do we evaluate and manage pain in the wilderness? The answers will surprise you.

Jan 15, 2023•24 min

Being Too Hot or Too Cold in the Outdoors

How does heat leave your body? What is cold? What is the right way to maintain body temperature while in the backcountry? Listen as we discuss problems of being too hot or too cold in the outdoors.

May 30, 2022•20 min

Biking Medicine

What is the cause of neck pain and knee pain when biking? Do you know the best bike set up to reduce pain and injury? What are the most common medical problems with bikers? These and other questions are answered in this biking podcast.

May 30, 2022•15 min

Eating Right for that Big Hike

"Off you go into the wild blue yonder." Have you eaten correctly? Do you have the right foods to take with you? How do you recover properly after the trek? This short podcast gives a quick review for you to eat right for that big hike.

May 29, 2022•10 min

Climbing Injuries

Do you know the most common of climbing injuries and how to prevent or treat them? What is suspension trauma? Listen to this podcast and learn about the most common climbing injuries.

May 28, 2022•27 min
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