Ian Wedmore
Emergency physician with extensive wilderness medicine and military experience, formerly with U.S. SOCOM and founder of the U.S. Army's Austere/Wilderness Fellowship; currently involved in prolonged field care and emergency medicine clinical work.
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Oct 30, 2025 • 46min
PFC Podcast: Surviving the Freeze: Mastering Cold Weather injuries in PFC
Ian Wedmore, an emergency physician with a rich background in wilderness and military medicine, dives into the crucial topic of cold-weather injuries. He shares insights on frostbite and trench foot, highlighting their historical significance in military settings. Ian emphasizes prevention measures, such as buddy checks and proper insulation, and discusses the gold standard for frostbite treatment: rapid rewarming. He also explains the difference between frostbite and non-freezing injuries, and the importance of timely evacuation and care in extreme conditions.
May 9, 2025 • 40min
Prolonged Field Care Podcast: High Altitude
Ian Wedmore, an emergency physician and wilderness medicine expert, dives into the crucial topic of high altitude medicine. He unveils the new Clinical Practice Guidelines for altitude-related illnesses, emphasizing the diagnosis and treatment of acute mountain sickness and high altitude pulmonary edema. Wedmore highlights the importance of technologies and prevention strategies to manage these conditions effectively in military and wilderness settings. Additionally, he discusses the key role of medications like acetazolamide and dexamethasone, alongside hydration and nutrition for successful acclimatization.
