Hi everyone! After almost 2 years of pause, I am back! Let's talk about Swimming Induced Pulmonary Edema. A very specific disease you will see if you cover as a medic a triathlon or any other open water swimming event in the cold. We will review its cause, presentation and management. Hope this satisfies you, please send me comments and questions.…

Today, we talk about cold stuff with a guest, Jørgen Melau. He is a PhD in physiology and paramedic from Norway. We discuss Swimming Induced Pulmonary Edema, the Norseman Extreme Triathlon and cold-water immersion.By Eric Contant

We will now switch gear and go from the cold subject of avalanches, to the hotness of volcanoes and their hazards. Many of you most likely heard there is a volcanic eruption in Iceland (again) and it is a good time to review the topic of volcano hazards. Enjoy the show.By Eric Contant

I was pleased to be joined by Stefán Jökull, avalanche wizard in Iceland. He talked about predictions and avalanches in Iceland and really quick intro to snow pits.By Eric Contant

Today we talk about what to do once the avalanche victim enters your department.By Eric Contant

This episode is a remake of the presentation on the Management of the Avalanche victim that I did to the Garðabær Search and Rescue team in the Iceland. It focuses on the management by rescue teams and the principles behind it.By Eric Contant

Hi, Éric Contant here. I am a Canadian emergency physician now working in Iceland. Let's talk about wilderness medicine and resuscitation.By Eric Contant