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[Avalanche accidents and treatment of avalanche victims]
Sven Christjar Skaiaa1, Øyvind Thomassen2
1Anestesiavdelingen Oslo universitetssykehus, Ullevål og Hemsedal Legekontor.
Abstract:
Avalanches may be provoked spontaneously or as a result of human activity, and they trigger the need for considerable rescue resources. Avalanche search and rescue operations are complex and characterised by physical and mental stress. The guidelines for resuscitation of avalanche victims may be perceived as complex and abstruse, which can lead to suboptimal treatment and an increased strain on rescue teams. The purpose of this article is to summarise the principles for medical treatment of avalanche victims.
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