Cardiac arrest in remote environments requires a different approach. Wilderness Basic Life Support (BLS) is the first course designed specifically for wilderness rescue teams, preparing responders to deliver high-quality resuscitation in cold, austere, and prolonged care environments where evacuation may take hours.
Developed by Base Medical, this course goes beyond traditional CPR to address the realities of wilderness response. You’ll learn how to manage cardiac arrest in difficult terrain, treat hypothermic patients using the 5-point hypowrap, perform intermittent CPR during evacuation, and operate effectively within a coordinated rescue team under medical direction.
Wilderness Basic Life Support establishes a new standard for resuscitation training in remote environments. Whether you serve on Search and Rescue, mountain rescue, ski patrol, or other wilderness response teams, this training prepares you to act with confidence, professionalism, and competence when your community needs you most.
Welcome
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General Approach to CPR in the Wilderness Setting
Chest Compressions and Rescue Breaths
AEDs
Traumatic Arrest
Hypothermic Cardiac Arrest
Avalanche Burial
Drowning
Lightning Strikes
Crush Syndrome
Suspension Syndrome
Pediatrics
Managing ROSC
Making The Decision To Stop
Team Considerations
Supporting Responders After CPR
Conclusion
