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Primal Quest Dispatch on July 4th, 2006
By Greg Friese, MS, NREMT-P, WEMT, Emergency Preparedness Systems, LLC
EMSResponder.com Contributor
In his last podcast on serving as a medical volunteer at the Primal Quest Adventure Race, Greg Friese reflects on the experience and what he can take from it into EMS at home.
In this series wrap-up, Greg shares an update on the athlete who was rescued and hospitalized after suffering severe heatstroke, and he describes the importance of the combined response by the patient’s fellow and opposing racers, event medical staff, and hospital staff.
Greg also shares highlights about the teams’ accomplishments and his interactions with them, and EMS lessons in the power of compassion, reassurance and humor. Greg wraps up this final report by describing how the experience was a beneficial and uplifting change of pace, and shares suggestions to help other care providers explore ways to apply their skills in unique settings.
This concludes Greg Friese’s podcast series on his experience at Primal Quest. Watch for his related feature, “An EMS Adventure: Providing Medical Care for the Primal Quest Adventure Race,” in the September issue of EMS Magazine.
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EMS Magazine Monthly Insider on July 3rd, 2006
In this new monthly podcast series, EMSResponder.com previews the upcoming issue of EMS Magazine and interviews one of the authors. Listen to hear about the content in the July issue of the magazine, which spotlights education, training and careers, and to hear an interview with author Jim Eastham of emsed.com.
In this interview, Jim expands on topics discussed in his July article on hybrid training programs, in which online and classroom learning are combined to create a more effective and more convenient training experience.
Listen to learn about Jim’s history in EMS and education, to hear an overview of what online EMS education is and how it works, and to hear advice for those interested in exploring online educational opportunities.
Look for Jim’s full length feature in the July issue of EMS Magazine.
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Primal Quest Dispatch on July 1st, 2006
By Greg Friese, MS, NREMT-P, WEMT, Emergency Preparedness Systems, LLC
EMSResponder.com Contributor
In Greg Friese’s final report from the field of the Primal Quest Adventure Race, where he has been serving as a medical volunteer, he describes the conclusion of the event for racers and medical staff.
Greg announces the winners and explains the different medical problems seen among the most competitive teams compared to the less competitive teams, which would either leave the race or finish it days later. He also describes how the medical team’s activities have changed as the race draws to a close.
Greg also shares an update on the condition of the racer who was rescued and evacuated last week after suffering severe heat stroke.
Finally, Greg discusses the bond he built with the racers over the past few weeks, and the inspiration they have given him. He then signs off until his final report, in which he will share his reflections on the event upon his return home.
Watch for Greg Friese’s final podcast on his experience at Primal Quest, and for his related feature, “An EMS Adventure: Providing Medical Care for the Primal Quest Adventure Race,” in the September issue of EMS Magazine.
