The Wilderness Medical Society Clinical Practice Guidelines are written in a scientific style and formatted for peer-reviewed medical journals. However, because most of the principles described in the clinical practice guidelines are equally applicable by first aid personnel, basic life support personnel, or advanced health care providers, Wilderness Medicine Magazine has developed summaries of the clinical practice guidelines, for use by those who desire a synopsis of the recommendations. A link to the full guidelines available on wemjournal.org appears next to the summaries.
- Seth C. Hawkins, MD, Executive Editor
Last updated August 29, 2022
2022
Treatment of Anaphylaxis ::: Summary ::: Full Guideline
2021
Prevention and Management of Tick-Borne Illness in the United States: 2021 Update ::: Summary ::: Full Guideline
2020
Management of Exercise-Associated Hyponatremia: 2019 Update ::: Summary ::: Full Guideline
2019
Prevention and Treatment of Acute Altitude Illness: 2019 Update ::: Summary ::: Full Guideline
Prevention and Treatment of Frostbite: 2019 Update ::: Summary ::: Full Guideline
Prevention and Treatment of Heat Illness: 2019 Update ::: Summary ::: Full Guideline
Out-of-Hospital Evaluation and Treatment of Accidental Hypothermia: 2019 Update ::: Summary ::: Full Guideline
Treatment and Prevention of Drowning: 2019 Update ::: Summary ::: Full Guideline
Spinal Cord Protection: 2019 Update ::: Summary ::: Full Guideline
Water Disinfection for Wilderness, International Travel, and Austere Situations ::: Summary ::: Full Guideline
Diabetes Management in Wilderness Athletes ::: Summary ::: Full Guideline
2017
Avalanche and Nonavalanche Snow Burial Accidents ::: Summary ::: Full Guideline
2015
Treatment of Pit Viper Envenomations in the United States and Canada ::: Summary ::: Full Guideline
2014
Treatment of Eye Injuries and Illnesses in the Wilderness ::: Summary ::: Full Guideline
Treatment of Acute Pain in Remote Environments ::: Summary ::: Full Guideline
Prevention and Treatment of Lightning Injuries ::: Summary ::: Full Guideline
Basic Wound Management ::: Summary ::: Full Guideline
The Use of Epinephrine in Outdoor Education and Wilderness Settings ::: Summary ::: Full Guideline
Archive
Exercise-Associated Hyponatremia ::: Summary ::: Full Guideline
An Approach for Suspected Heat-related Illnesses ::: Summary ::: Full Guideline
Spine Immobilization in an Austere Environment ::: Summary ::: Full Guideline
Out-of-Hospital Evaluation and Treatment of Accidental Hypothermia ::: Summary ::: Full Guideline
Prevention and Treatment of Frostbite ::: Full Guideline
Prevention and Treatment of Drowning ::: Full Guideline