Wilderness Medicine: Immersion and Drowning

[@MedWild]

See the instructor in this video (Dr. Howard Donner) give presentations and teach a variety of hands-on workshops at the upcoming National CME Conferences on Wilderness Medicine. All medical specialities are welcome! wilderness-medicine.com

[@michaeldooley5331]

Dr. Donner, last fall I was at a party which took place near a creek. I wanted to show off my ability to swim in cold water on a dare. I had a few drinks earlier and had not eaten since breakfast. I also had only slept 3 hours the night before. I was so weak after a minute in the water that I could barely move. Could you highlight the dangers of combining cold water, sleep deprivation and alcohol?

[@bunnymanmoe8819]

Don't do that shit again.

[@WildMedGuru1]

Great series

[@god-la-7wins-verdad-942]

in cold water "YOU HAVE TO WEAR A LIFE JACKET", 👍🏽

[@ginettetraversy5253]

Thank you for your input and setting up hypothermia straight! I am a participant volunteer who be dropped in cold water and help on hypothermia research from Dr. Giesbrecht, check the education video at: www.coldwaterbootcamp.com

[@MedWild]

Ginette Traversy Thanks for doing that valuable research!