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C O M P A N I O N
R E S C U E
The depth of burial and the spatial orientation
of the victim can be determined by means
of an avalanche probe.
Make sure the hole you are digging is wide enough.
Multiple burials:
Switch off the beacons of rescued victims
immediately.
3.4 Rescue – First Aid
It is not possible to pinpoint a buried victim
with absolute accuracy using a beacon.
The depth of burial and the spatial
orientation of the person
to be recovered
can, however, be determined by using an
avalanche probe.
Always probe rectangu-
larly to the snow surface.
Make sure the
hole you are digging is wide enough.
Be aware of the victim’s
air pocket
and
do not
inflict injury
on the victim!
In case of
multiple burials
, the
beacons
of rescued persons
must be switched off
as soon as possible.
First aid:
After checking on the patient,
life saving and life maintaining measures
must be started immediately.
The rescued person must be protected
against hypothermia.
Avalanche victims should be transported
as smoothly as possible. (If possible by
helicopter.)
3.5 Notifying Organized
Rescue Services – Reporting
the Accident
It is not possible within the context of this
User’s Manual to publish a complete list of
all mountain and air rescue services.
Please enquire locally before starting your
tour about the rescue services in charge and
about telephone numbers and radio frequen-
cies for notifying organized rescue services.
The notification should include
the 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
