Dr Sam Oliver
Exercise and Environmental Physiology Researcher and Reader at Bangor University, Wales, UK
Presents:
Portable Prehospital Methods to Treat Cold Casualties
Synopsis:
Portable pre-hospital methods of cold casualty protection that can be deployed by the casualty or first responders have the potential to reduce cold injury and hypothermia-related mortality. This presentation will compare the effectiveness of a plastic survival bag, a multi-layered metalized plastic sheeting survival bag with and without 4 large chemical-heat pads (i.e., Blizzard Survival and Blizzard Heat), and hot drinks to treat cold casualties.
Bio:
Sam leads a research program in exercise and environmental physiology at Bangor University that focuses on human health and performance in extreme environments e.g., altitude, heat, cold, dehydration, nutrient restriction and sleep loss.
Much of this research has focused on the development of non-pharmacological interventions to alleviate the burden of environmental stress. This research is supported by Sam’s undergraduate and postgraduate students and is completed in both environmental chambers and field locations like Nepal
. Sam is currently Associate Editor for Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, provides expert reviews for grant awarding bodies, many journals and has completed PhD examination duties in the UK and Australia. Sam is also the Environmental Physiology lead for Welsh Institute of Performance Sciences that recently supported Sport Wales athletes prepare for the Commonwealth Games.