Embracing the wild: Conceptualizing wilderness medicine in Canada [Hors des sentiers battus Conceptualiser la médecine d'aventure au Canada]

摘要

Several hundred metres from the summit of a remote peak in the Northern Rockies 2 climbers feverishly moved toward their goal. The younger climber, who was leading the charge, heard his friend yell. He shot a quick look over his shoulder in time to see the older climber hitting a shallow outcrop below, then braced himself for a vigorous pull on the rope around his waist. The "okay" signal did not come and panic froze the young climber's body. Looking down again, he could see the other climber lying twisted on the outcrop and unresponsive. After a few minutes passed, the man on the outcrop returned to a foggy consciousness, before being jolted into full sensation by a piercing pain in his right leg. The young climber's panic eased a little; however, he was not sure of the severity of his companion's injury. After a few minutes' discussion, the 2 climbers agreed to use their satellite phone to contact Parks Canada for help.