Before you head to the back country get tips from Dr. Judy Klein, emergency medicine specialist, so you know what to do if you find yourself in an emergency medical situation far from professional help. Get tips on the essential first aid kit and learn potentially life-saving techniques. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32501]

Emergency Preparedness (Audio)

Backcountry Trauma and Improvisation

Why is San Francisco particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change? The San Francisco department of Public Health and the California Strategic Growth Council are assessing the problems and creating plans for dealing with extreme heat, air quality, power disruption and a built infrastructure can withstand changing conditions. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36492]

Climate Change and Public Health: Modernizing Community Resilience and Disaster Preparedness

The rate of under 5 mortality was halved from 1960 to 1990 but more recently there has been a slowing in the reduction. Success varies by region, explains Dr. Rajesh Daftary. He identifies current progress in mortality reduction and identifies effective interventions. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35577]

Under-5 Mortality: Keeping Kids Alive

Lightning injuries range from mild (temporarily stunned) to severe (full cardiac arrest). Dr. Preston Maxim explains the ways one can avoid a lightning strike. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33298]

How to Avoid a Lightning Strike

So you crashed your bike...if you spend time on two wheels, it is inevitable. Dr. Justin Bosley, Emergency Physician and Sports Medicine Physician, explains what to do right away and days, weeks and months later. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33440]

You Just Crashed: What Do You Do? - Cycling to Health

Floods are the most destructive of natural disasters, on average affecting 100 million people globally. Drones can be used as very cost effective mapping devices, gathering fine resolution data on a site's terrain, landcover, and even its infrastructure. This information is necessary to build models capable of predicting flood hazard at scales of streets and individual homes. Learn how the UCI Blum Center for Poverty Alleviation is working to create a fleet of drones to benefit developing countries. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 32396]

Blum Center Drones to Enhance Flood Resilience

In the wilderness there is an obvious danger of being bitten by snakes, insects and arthropods. Dr. Susanne Spano offers advice on what to do in case you meet are bitten by a venomous creature far from medical help. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32546]

Bites and Stings: The Venomous Truth

Hypothermia is a potentially dangerous drop in body temperature. If the temperature drops too low it is a medical emergency. Emergency medicine specialist Dr. Chris Colwell explains the risk factors and the signs and symptoms of hypothermia so that it can be managed as soon as possible. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32414]

Hypothermia and Cold Emergencies

If you are hiking, skiing, climbing or just visiting at altitude higher than 8,000 feet you may experience altitude sickness. Emergency Medicine specialist Dr. Chris Colwell warns of the dangers of drinking alcohol at high altitude. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32809]

Altitude and Alcohol

If you are hiking, skiing, climbing or just visiting at altitude higher than 8,000 feet you may experience altitude sickness. Emergency Medicine specialist Dr. Chris Colwell discusses the keys to helping the human body adjust to high altitude. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32808]

Acclimatization: What You Need to Know

Dr. Preston Maxim explores two situations that may require emergency aid: lightning injury and hyperthermia. Lightning injuries range from mild (temporarily stunned) to severe (full cardiac arrest). Hyperthermia, overheated body, has many stages and can be very dangerous. Find out what you can do as a bystander or a victim. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32547]

Lightning Injuries and Hyperthermia

Creatures bite, sting and release toxins. Emergency medicine doctor Daniel Repplinger talks proper caring for snake bites, before visiting the hospital. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32812]

When Snakes Bite: Pre-Hospital Care

Coral, sea urchins, venomous fish, and stingrays can all inject venom into their targets causing pain and wounds that must be treated. Dr. Dan Repplinger explains how to recognize and treat these injuries. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32457]

Marine Envenomations

A broken bone in the wilderness may require splinting and evacuation. Find out how to create a temporary splint to immobilize the affected area and then evacuate the patient with emergency medicine expert Dr. Louis Yu. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32561]

Splinting and Evacuation

Find out how to prepare for and survive emergencies.