One of the most popular RapidCE.com lessons is about how avalanches happen, the injuries that result, and treatment guidelines. Most students comment that will likely never be in a situation to care for an avalanche victim, but they enjoy learning about something different. The essence of continuing education is to increase your knowledge about a topic – that you may or may not ever encounter.
To learn more about avalanches, injuries, and patient treatment follow these Everyday EMS Tips:
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1. Visit RapidCE.com and take the lesson on avalanche injuries and patient assessment.
2. Browse to the website of the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education.
3. View this incredible helmet cam video from a skier that was caught in an avalanche. I can imagine that the sky never looked so beautiful to him.
Avalanche Skier POV Helmet Cam Burial & Rescue in Haines, Alaska from Chappy on Vimeo.
