Cold water & near drowning

Article Abstract:

An estimated 7,000 people drown annually in the U.S. in cold water. The muscles lose strength and coordination in ice cold water. A personal flotation device is the best survival kit for any fisherman. Drowned persons can survive up to one hour under water due to the metabolic icebox effect.

Safety and security measures, Prevention, Fishing, Fishing (Recreation), Drowning

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Are you ready for anaphylaxis?

Article Abstract:

Anaphylaxis is a severe systemic reaction to allergens, and hunters should be prepared for this emergency in the field. Treatment involves administration of epinephrine, a vasoconstrictor, or diphenhydramine, an antihistamine.

Column, Anaphylaxis

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Backcountry bellyaches: being able to recognize a true abdominal emergency in the field

Article Abstract:

Abdominal pain can be confusing. Some signs of serious problems are: fever, bloody vomit, stool or urine, persistent pain which lasts more than half a day, and signs of shock.

Abdominal pain

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