Snow sports first aid

Emergency first aid for winter activities in the mountains

This deuter Basecamp article is meant to serve as a guide for first aiders in the event of an accident on snow, to enable them to provide competent support in a medical emergency – from administering first aid to communicating effectively and working together with mountain rescue services when they arrive.

Structured approach for accidents on snow

Even a small mishap can soon turn into a serious incident in the mountains. That’s why having a solid understanding of what to do in an emergency and keeping a cool head are crucial skills for anyone who’s into mountain sports. Following a clear set of rules and adopting a structured approach in a high-stress situation creates calm and prevents mistakes from happening. That is why targeted strategies have been established in the fields of emergency medicine and mountain rescue, intended to help achieve a structured, systematic approach.

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SOS LABEL IN YOUR WINTER SPORTS BACKPACK

SOS LABEL IN YOUR WINTER SPORTS BACKPACK

WHAT YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY KNOW ABOUT IT!

A day in the mountains. The sun is shining, the tour is varied. Everything is going according to plan. But a brief moment of carelessness and the tide has turned. Would you know what to do in an emergency in alpine terrain? You're not sure? Then you're like many people. That's why we've printed important safety instructions inside our rucksacks to provide you with a simple guide to action in stressful situations.

Here you can find out how to read the instructions and what exactly is behind them.