Comparison of avalanche survival patterns in Canada and Switzerland
Background Current recommendations for rescue and resuscitation of people buried in
avalanches are based on Swiss avalanche survival data. We analyzed Canadian survival …
avalanches are based on Swiss avalanche survival data. We analyzed Canadian survival …
Field management of avalanche victims
The median annual mortality from snow avalanches registered in Europe and North America
1981–1998 was 146 (range 82–226); trend stable in Alpine countries (r=− 0.29; P= 0.24) …
1981–1998 was 146 (range 82–226); trend stable in Alpine countries (r=− 0.29; P= 0.24) …
Patterns of death among avalanche fatalities: a 21-year review
J Boyd, P Haegeli, RB Abu-Laban, M Shuster, JC Butt - Cmaj, 2009 - Can Med Assoc
Background: Avalanches are a significant cause of winter recreational fatalities in mountain
regions. The purpose of this study was to determine the relative contributions of trauma and …
regions. The purpose of this study was to determine the relative contributions of trauma and …
Burial duration, depth and air pocket explain avalanche survival patterns in Austria and Switzerland
E Procter, G Strapazzon, T Dal Cappello, B Zweifel… - Resuscitation, 2016 - Elsevier
Aim To calculate the first Austrian avalanche survival curve and update a Swiss survival
curve to explore survival patterns in the Alps. Methods Avalanche accidents occurring …
curve to explore survival patterns in the Alps. Methods Avalanche accidents occurring …
The impact of avalanche rescue devices on survival
H Brugger, HJ Etter, B Zweifel, P Mair, M Hohlrieder… - Resuscitation, 2007 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Within Europe and North America, the median annual mortality from snow
avalanches between 1994 and 2003 was 141. There are two commonly used rescue …
avalanches between 1994 and 2003 was 141. There are two commonly used rescue …
Prehospital resuscitation of the buried avalanche victim
H Brugger, P Paal, J Boyd - High altitude medicine & biology, 2011 - liebertpub.com
Abstract Brugger, Herman, Peter Paal, and Jeff Boyd. Prehospital resuscitation of the buried
avalanche victim. High Alt. Med. Biol. 12: 199–205.—In North America and Europe …
avalanche victim. High Alt. Med. Biol. 12: 199–205.—In North America and Europe …
Cause of death in avalanche fatalities
SE McIntosh, CK Grissom, CR Olivares… - Wilderness & …, 2007 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective Avalanches pose a life-threatening risk to participants of outdoor winter activities.
Determining the causes of death in avalanche fatalities can aid rescue and resuscitation …
Determining the causes of death in avalanche fatalities can aid rescue and resuscitation …
Resuscitation of avalanche victims: evidence-based guidelines of the international commission for mountain emergency medicine (ICAR MEDCOM): intended for …
H Brugger, B Durrer, F Elsensohn, P Paal… - Resuscitation, 2013 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: In North America and Europe∼ 150 persons are killed by avalanches
every year. METHODS: The International Commission for Mountain Emergency Medicine …
every year. METHODS: The International Commission for Mountain Emergency Medicine …
[HTML][HTML] On-site treatment of avalanche victims: Scoping review and 2023 recommendations of the international commission for mountain emergency medicine (ICAR …
M Pasquier, G Strapazzon, A Kottmann, P Paal… - Resuscitation, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Introduction The International Commission for Mountain Emergency Medicine
(ICAR MedCom) developed updated recommendations for the management of avalanche …
(ICAR MedCom) developed updated recommendations for the management of avalanche …
Avalanche emergencies: review of the current situation
P Paal, W Beikircher, H Brugger - Der Anaesthesist, 2006 - Springer
Abstract In North America and Europe around 140 persons die every year due to
avalanches, approximately 35 in North America, 100 in the European Alps, and 5 in other …
avalanches, approximately 35 in North America, 100 in the European Alps, and 5 in other …