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Raven Medical training includes Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) instruction according to current standards of the Heart and Stroke foundation of Canada 2020. This guideline adapts those standards to meet the demands of a wilderness context. In the context of limited access to medical care, the goal is to balance a realistic patient outcome while minimizing unnecessary risks for the rescuers.

There are three dislocations that are included in the Raven Medical guideline: anterior shoulder, lateral patella and digits. The risk of complications is relatively low when reducing (returning to normal position) these dislocations. The patient experiences a significant decrease in pain and further injury if these injuries are reduced soon after the event. All other joint injuries should be treated as an unstable injury, immobilized and evacuated to medical care.

Allergic reactions are growing in frequency and severity. These reactions can range from a mild local reaction (limited swelling) to rapidly developing life threating problems of swollen airway and shock. Allergic reactions can be highly variable and challenging to predict or
anticipate. Care providers must monitor all patients for quickly changing signs and symptoms and treat as they develop.

Add our SOAP Notes to your first aid kit to assist in your next wilderness first aid situation.

Subjective (summary), Objective (observations), Assessment, and Plan

Use this checklist to make sure your skill and preparedness level matches the current river conditions.

New season? Start fresh by using this checklist to review your boat, engine and trailer before you hit the water.