Regulating body temperature
Homeostasis is the self-regulatory process that living organisms use to remain in balance, adapting to external factors to stay in adequate conditions for their survival. In the case of human…
Samanta Chu
Representante no Brasil e instrutora da Wilderness Medical Associates International (WMAI Brasil), ministra cursos no Brasil e no exterior desde 2011. Possui formação de Técnico de Emergências Médicas para Áreas Remotas (WEMT – EUA), é membro benfeitor do Grupo de Resgate em Montanha (Joinville, SC) e guia profissional conduzindo grupos em atividades outdoor diversas desde 2007.
Bee Stings: How to Avoid Them?
How to Avoid Bee Accidents During Mountain Activities Although many people who engage in mountain activities have heard stories of bee-related accidents, serious encounters with bees in the mountains are…
Lightning accident
Is it safe to be on the mountain during a storm? Well, certainly not! More than a hundred people die in Brazil every year due to lightning-related accidents, and a…
10 Tips to Stay Safe in the Mountains
Even if you have been practicing this activity for some time, and especially if you are just starting to venture into the mountains, here are some tips to help you…
The different levels of wilderness first aid training
“I found a runner going in circles, confused.” “A runner was alone, clinging to a log, delirious.” “I was weak, out of energy, and kept drinking water thinking I was…
I got lost, now what?
Today I want to discuss two aspects related to being lost in the mountains: what to do (how to behave) and medical problems that may develop. I counted on the…
5 Tips to avoid injuries in winter
Although mild temperatures are more favorable for training and can even contribute to better performance, it is important to take some precautions during winter when temperatures are very low and…