{"id":6696,"date":"2022-09-19T12:14:45","date_gmt":"2022-09-19T12:14:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asnes-academy.com\/uncategorized\/life-saving-first-aid-in-the-wilds\/"},"modified":"2022-12-21T21:09:42","modified_gmt":"2022-12-21T21:09:42","slug":"life-saving-first-aid-in-the-wilds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asnes-academy.com\/en\/mountain-and-safety\/life-saving-first-aid-in-the-wilds\/","title":{"rendered":"Life-saving first aid in the wilds"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n
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Be prepared for the unexpected<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWe\u2019ve been training for years.\u00a0<\/strong>Many of \u00c5snes Academy\u2019s expert panel have worked with guiding, gone on relatively extreme trips and has spent most of their adult life training. Not only on training physically for long trips, but also mentally and practically on the fact that accidents can happen \u2013 and that you must then be ready to act.\r\n\r\nIt is a good idea to bring an extra change of underwear, socks, hat and gloves\/mittens. Plenty of food is important both to maintain pleasure and energy throughout the day, believe us. If you’ve been on a trip with “hangry” friends or children before, you know this.\r\n\r\nIt’s all about being a little bit prepared. Preferably through planning before the trip and sensible packing of the bag. If you have also practiced first aid and are equipped to get in touch with the emergency services, you are at least somewhat prepared in the event of an accident.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Avalanche rescue training is mandatory. Bivvy bag, some rope for repairs and converting skis into a toboggan, spare parts, a multi-tool, good first aid equipment, map, compass and mobile phone are essentials. In the mountains, help’s often far away, so you should be confident in the competence and equipment of your party.<\/em><\/strong>\r\n\r\nExperienced mountaineers, rescue teams and professional guides leave as little as possible to chance when packing their bags<\/em><\/strong>.<\/em><\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u00c5snes Academy Expert Panel<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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What should you pack for alpine touring?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nHere’s in-depth article about what should be in the alpine touring backpack. There’s probably something in here for everyone who takes to the snow on skis. We have a few packing lists at the \u00c5snes Academy.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Here’s a list of what you should have as a minimum in your first aid kit (in a waterproof bag):<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Painkillers<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Headlight<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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A bread bag (fill with water, puncture, and use pressure to clean wounds)<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Consider taking also:<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Survival blanket (not necessary if you have clingfilm or a rubbish bag, but useful)<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Wound wipes and\/or og\/eller disinfectant<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Accidents in the outdoors \u2013 what do you do?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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First aid and mental preparedness<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWe check the weather forecast, discuss route and make plans as a matter of routine. This is essential for limiting risk. But moving through nature, you’re never completely safe.\r\n\r\nSo what do we do when the avalanche breaks loose, a friend falls, or a skier takes a serious tumble? Are we sufficiently prepared?\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
“How long does it take for the ambulance to arrive where you live? If the answer is eight minutes, as it is in ideal conditions in Oslo, I used to say “ry to hold your breath for eight minutes”. Then everyone realises that if you do that, you’re dead. That means you and I have to take the initiative”.\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\nFormer President of the Norwegian Red Cross, Sven Mollekleiv<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Get your knowledge down<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you’re going to take to the winter mountains, you should be secure in your basic knowledge of first aid. Finding the motivation to save the lives of those you’re skiing with, family and friends, shouldn’t be difficult to find. Everyone has a duty to help others in need<\/strong>. Do learn the basics!\r\n\r\nFirst aids something everyone, generally, should have a handle on. On a basic course, you’ll learn what to do in critical situations and treat injuries such as fractures, cuts, the consequences of a fall, crushing, and so on.\r\n\r\nPeople injure themselves every day. More than 2,500 suffer acute and unexpected cardiac arrest every year outside hospital. Only 1-2% survive. Here are a few tips covering some important areas you should focus on when it comes to life-saving first aid.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Self-confidence and initiative<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFor first aid, the most important thing is action. The more you know, the better, certainly \u2013 but the most important thing is that you actually do something.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nBe ready to:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nact\r\nget assistance\r\nprovide useful assistance\r\nstabilise the situation<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you call 113 (the emergency number in Norway) you’ll find very competent people on the phone. They’ll guide you if you’re unsure of what to do. And of course you can call for help.\r\n\r\nIn many situations, where help is\u00a0urgently needed, any help is useful. But these can be unsettling situations; you may feel adrenaline, stress and uncertainty.\r\n\r\nSo the first thing to do is to ensure your own safety. It’s not going to serve anyone if you\u00a0initiate quick first only to immediately expose yourself to an accident shortly afterwards. Survey the situation before entering it. If necessary, move the injured person to a safer place.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Get an overview<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIn a stressful situation, it’s easy to be overwhelmed when adrenaline and stress kick in. Perhaps even more so if a dear friend or a family member is in distress. So it can extremely useful to take a moment to stop, to consider the situation and get an overview before jumping right in.\r\n\r\nExamining injured and\/or unconscious people<\/strong>\r\nThe first few minutes are decisive for deciding the outcome. So it’s crucial to examine the patient systematically, to call for help, and to take any necessary life-saving measures.\r\n\r\nIs avalanche rescue required? Are there more injured? Who do you treat first? The fact that someone is lying screaming is, in many ways, a good sign. Those who lie completely still may require more urgent assitance.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nGet a quick overview of the following:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\r\nC A B<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bIt’s important to take life-saving measures as quickly as possible. In many cases, you’re taking measures to buy time.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe ABCD of first-aid is a useful\u00a0mnemonic to quickly appraise the situation<\/strong>. It it stands for:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n