The National Conference on Wilderness Medicine covers topics such as:
- Frostbite in the field
- Prevention and treatment of altitude illness based on an understanding of the underlying physiology
- Fracture and dislocation in the wilderness
- Hypothermia in the field
- The pathophysiology, and treatment of heat related illness
The National Conference on Wilderness Medicine brings together:
- Nurses
- Primary care physicians
- Physician assistants
- Other health care providers
