AvaLife—A New Multi-Disciplinary Approach Supported by Accident and Field Test Data to Optimize Survival Chances in Rescue and First Aid of Avalanche Patients

• Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health Vol. 19; no. 9; p. 5257
• Main Authors: Genswein, Manuel, Macias, Darryl, McIntosh, Scott, Reiweger, Ingrid, Hetland, Audun, Paal, Peter
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 26.04.2022; MDPI
• Subjects: Accidents; Algorithms; Asphyxia; Avalanches; Cardiac arrest; Evacuations & rescues; First Aid; First responders; Humans; Monte Carlo simulation; Patients; Prospective Studies; Retrospective Studies; Canada; Austria; France; Switzerland; Europe; emergency medical services; hypothermia; basic life support; avalanche; mountain rescue; cardiac arrest; asphyxia; accidental

Snow sports in the backcountry have seen a steep increase in popularity, and therefore preparedness for efficient companion and organized rescue is important. While technical rescue skills are widely taught, there is a lack of knowledge regarding first aid for avalanche patients. The stressful and t...