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
Mary Rosegrant, DO February 20, 2023
The launching of Apple Emergency SOS satellite connectivity to aid the rescue of its users
Alex SchinHalla Bates September 21, 2021
Drone Use in Search and Rescue Scenarios
J. Pearce Beissinger, M.S., PA-C, FAPACVS, DiMM, FAWM, AMGA-SPI May 1, 2021
Protecting the greatest piece of tech -- the human brain
J. Pearce Beissinger, MS, PA-C, FAWM, DiMM, AMGA-SPI December 12, 2020
Point-of-Care Ultrasounds When and Where You Need Them
J. Pearce Beissinger, MS, PA-C, FAWM, DiMM, AMGA-SPI October 1, 2020
Backcountry Temperature Management: Old & New Tech
Jason Williams BS, NRP, DiMMSeth C. Hawkins MD, MFAWM September 24, 2020
Managing a Spinal Cord Injury
J. Pearce Beissinger, MS, PA-C, FAWM, DiMM, AMGA-SPI June 11, 2020
Wilderness medicine application for new technology
Gabe Webster, Paramedic, FP-C, FAWM, DiMM, AMGA-SPIJ. Pearce Beissinger, MS, PA-C, FAWM, DiMM, AMGA-SPI September 5, 2019
Marc J. O’ConnorJ. Pearce Beissinger, M.S., PA-C, FAPACVS, FAWM, AMGA-SPI September 4, 2018
Electronic devices in field environments...
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?
Jonathan Clemens MS, ThM, PA-C April 15, 2016
How to keep electronic private health information safe and secure...
Seth Hawkins, MD, FAWM September 9, 2015
Hand-in-hand with the functionality of these units, however, comes the need to protect them...
J. Pearce Beissinger, MS, PA-C, FAPACVS, FAWM April 8, 2015
Fast pace of technology in the development of medical devices...
J. Pearce Beissinger, MS, PA-C, FAPACVS, FAWM April 13, 2014
Can smartphone avalanche apps replace traditional avalanche beacons?
Seth Hawkins, MD, FAWM October 15, 2013
Endurance Gear
Debra Stoner, MD, FAWM January 3, 2012
Telemedicine in Nepal