Class today included a full morning of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, followed by a review of pharmacology. We increased our knot repertoire, reviewed last Friday's exam, and practiced clearing airways when no formal suction equipment is available.
As a reward for an intense day, we head down to the river tomorrow (after discussing cardiac and respiratory emergencies) for extended medical and survival scenarios that will combine most, if not all, of the skills learned to date. Although the students don't know it yet (they wont be reading this blog until tomorrow night!), they will have to assess multiple patients with chest pain and difficulty breathing, make shelters, build fires and set up for a night out with very sick patients in the rain forest. There is nothing easy about these scenarios; neither are there any quick fixes. Sick patients require ongoing, accurate assessments, stabilization and evacuation. However, evacuations are complicated and strenuous, putting rescuers and patients alike at risk. It should be a great day for learning!
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