Mammut PULSE Barryvox User Manual
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12 www.barryvox.comC O M P A N I O NR E S C U EThe depth of burial and the spatial orientationof the victim can be determined by meansof an avalanche probe.Make sure the hole you are digging is wide enough.Multiple burials:Switch off the beacons of rescued victimsimmediately.3.4 Rescue – First AidIt is not possible to pinpoint a buried victimwith absolute accuracy using a beacon.The depth of burial and the spatialorientation of the person to be recoveredcan, however, be determined by using anavalanche probe. Always probe rectangu-larly to the snow surface. Make sure thehole you are digging is wide enough.Be aware of the victim’s air pocket anddo not inflict injury on the victim!In case of multiple burials, the beaconsof rescued persons must be switched offas soon as possible.First aid: After checking on the patient,life saving and life maintaining measuresmust be started immediately.The rescued person must be protectedagainst hypothermia.Avalanche victims should be transportedas smoothly as possible. (If possible byhelicopter.)3.5 Notifying OrganizedRescue Services – Reportingthe AccidentIt is not possible within the context of thisUser’s Manual to publish a complete list ofall mountain and air rescue services.Please enquire locally before starting yourtour about the rescue services in charge andabout telephone numbers and radio frequen-cies for notifying organized rescue services.The notification should includethe following items:Who – is calling?What – has happened?Where – is the site of the accident?When – did the accident occur?How many – injured (type of injury),rescuers?Weather – in the accident area |
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