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Occupational Aspects of Alpine Helicopter Rescue Operations: Recommendation of the Medical Commission of the Union
Thomas Küpper1, Ulf Gieseler2, Audry Morrison3
1Medical Commission of the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (Union Internationale des Associations d'Alpinisme (UIAA MedCom), Bern, Switzerland; Institute for Occupational, Social & Environmental Medicine, RWTH Aachen Technical University, Aachen, Germany.
Abstract:
Helicopter rescue operations in the mountains or at high altitude are well-known as strenuous tasks often associated with some risk. However, there is no standardized procedure for preventive checkups of rescue personnel by occupational care professionals. Therefore, the Medical Commission of the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA MedCom) suggests the procedure presented in this study. This comprehensive recommendation is based on more than 2 decades of research of MedCom members and extensive literature search. A total of 248 references were selected by the committee as relevant for the topic. To keep the recommendation handy, the complete list is available as supplemental material (see online Supplemental Material). This article recommends standardized procedures for occupational screening and better health of search and rescue personnel.
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