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Post by dougsanders on Jun 23, 2015 6:36:50 GMT -8
Current article on harness suspension trauma. www.jems.com/articles/print/volume-40/issue-6/features/redefining-the-diagnosis-and-treatment-of-suspension-trauma.htmlMy summary: Onset within minutes. Life-threatening. Prevent/delay by leg pumping/movement; standing in prusiks/etriers or, lowering head/raising legs. Party rescue aimed at relieving suspension by lowering, raising or moving to ledge while striving for leg pumping, chest harness, padding, seat, rescuer support, and airway preservation. Field treatment pumping legs. Can lie flat. EMS/hospitalization for all but most minor occurrence. Also posted with Chapt 22-23 First Aid, Alpine SAR. Suggest a note that lowering is preferred to suspending a falling climber, if possible.
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