Tech

A column dedicated to gear- both classic and cutting edge- used in the practice of wilderness medicine. Reviews range from software to hardware and everything in between.

Column Editor: Mary Rosegrant, DO

 

Medical Device Company Masimo Releases New FDA-Approved Smartwatch

Mary Rosegrant, DO
January 26, 2024

Will medical grade tech have influence on the industry?


Apple offers Emergency SOS Satellite function to owners of new iPhone 14

Mary Rosegrant, DO
February 20, 2023

The launching of Apple Emergency SOS satellite connectivity to aid the rescue of its users


Getting Creative with Technology

Alex SchinHalla Bates
September 21, 2021

Drone Use in Search and Rescue Scenarios


Use Your Noodle!

J. Pearce Beissinger, M.S., PA-C, FAPACVS, DiMM, FAWM, AMGA-SPI
May 1, 2021

Protecting the greatest piece of tech -- the human brain


POCUS

J. Pearce Beissinger, MS, PA-C, FAWM, DiMM, AMGA-SPI
December 12, 2020

Point-of-Care Ultrasounds When and Where You Need Them


Wilderness Medicine Technology

J. Pearce Beissinger, MS, PA-C, FAWM, DiMM, AMGA-SPI
October 1, 2020

Backcountry Temperature Management: Old & New Tech


Clinical Practice Guidelines for Spinal Cord Protection

Jason Williams BS, NRP, DiMMSeth C. Hawkins MD, MFAWM
September 24, 2020

Managing a Spinal Cord Injury


Alpine Cardiology (Part 2)

J. Pearce Beissinger, MS, PA-C, FAWM, DiMM, AMGA-SPI
June 11, 2020

Wilderness medicine application for new technology


Alpine Cardiology

Gabe Webster, Paramedic, FP-C, FAWM, DiMM, AMGA-SPIJ. Pearce Beissinger, MS, PA-C, FAWM, DiMM, AMGA-SPI
September 5, 2019

Wilderness medicine application for new technology


A Tutorial For Troubleshooting

Marc J. O’ConnorJ. Pearce Beissinger, M.S., PA-C, FAPACVS, FAWM, AMGA-SPI
September 4, 2018

Electronic devices in field environments...


Are We There Yet?

J. Pearce Beissinger, M.S., PA-C, FAPACVS, FAWM, AMGA-SPI
January 18, 2018

`Have we arrived at the dawn of a new age in medicine?


Information Security

Jonathan Clemens MS, ThM, PA-C
April 15, 2016

How to keep electronic private health information safe and secure...


Unbreakable: Smartphone Cases

Seth Hawkins, MD, FAWM
September 9, 2015

Hand-in-hand with the functionality of these units, however, comes the need to protect them...


Technology & Wilderness Medicine

J. Pearce Beissinger, MS, PA-C, FAPACVS, FAWM
April 8, 2015

Fast pace of technology in the development of medical devices...


Is There An App For That?

J. Pearce Beissinger, MS, PA-C, FAPACVS, FAWM
April 13, 2014

Can smartphone avalanche apps replace traditional avalanche beacons?


Unbreakable

Seth Hawkins, MD, FAWM
October 15, 2013

Endurance Gear


Wireless from Peak to Peak: Telemedicine in Nepal

Debra Stoner, MD, FAWM
January 3, 2012

Telemedicine in Nepal