Wilderness Paramedic-A Practice Analysis.

Emergency medical services (EMS) has existed in its modern form for over 50 years. EMS has become a critical public safety net and access point to the larger health care system. Mature EMS systems are in place in most urban areas.

Carbon Monoxide Levels Produced by Propane/Isobutane Canister Stoves inside a Tent.

Introduction: Improper use of camp stoves in enclosed spaces has resulted in fatalities from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Prior research has focused on the CO output of stoves burning white gas, unleaded gas, or kerosene. Stoves burning an isobutane/propane fuel have not been investigated and are the focus of this study.