Hypothermia Management
Weather is always the problem! As the snow starts to fly and the temperatures begin to drop, it is high time we talk about dealing with cold related emergencies; specifically hypothermia. Hypothermic patients never fair well. Their survivability drops significantly each second they stay cold. Hypothermia also increases morbidity in trauma patients significantly. So join us to discuss how we can stop this silent killer in its tracks!
Your Instructor
Jason Tartalone is the founding member and owner of Sergeant Rescue Training & Consulting. He is a 12 year veteran of the U.S. Army and has spent a considerable time in Afghanistan serving as a senior medic for a scout and infantry company where he earned his Combat Medical Badge. He has also spent a considerable time working in austere environments with limited resources and support and has been involved in wilderness search and rescue for the past 18 years.
Jason is an accomplished wilderness rescue instructor and is a nationally registered Paramedic and has been active in EMS for 14 years as an EMS practitioner and educator.