Primal Quest Dispatch #6: Race Conclusion
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.