Patterns of death among avalanche fatalities: a 21-year review
J Boyd, P Haegeli, RB Abu-Laban, M Shuster, JC Butt - Cmaj, 2009 - Can Med Assoc
Background: Avalanches are a significant cause of winter recreational fatalities in mountain
regions. The purpose of this study was to determine the relative contributions of trauma and …
regions. The purpose of this study was to determine the relative contributions of trauma and …
Cause of death in avalanche fatalities
SE McIntosh, CK Grissom, CR Olivares… - Wilderness & …, 2007 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective Avalanches pose a life-threatening risk to participants of outdoor winter activities.
Determining the causes of death in avalanche fatalities can aid rescue and resuscitation …
Determining the causes of death in avalanche fatalities can aid rescue and resuscitation …
Avalanche deaths in the United States: a 45-year analysis
CE Page, D Atkins, LW Shockley… - Wilderness & …, 1999 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective To describe the demographic characteristics and patterns of death of persons
killed in snow avalanches over a 45-year study period. Methods The national avalanche …
killed in snow avalanches over a 45-year study period. Methods The national avalanche …
Comparison of avalanche survival patterns in Canada and Switzerland
Background Current recommendations for rescue and resuscitation of people buried in
avalanches are based on Swiss avalanche survival data. We analyzed Canadian survival …
avalanches are based on Swiss avalanche survival data. We analyzed Canadian survival …
Avalanche fatalities in the United States: a change in demographics
BM Jekich, BD Drake, JY Nacht… - Wilderness & …, 2016 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective To describe demographic patterns in avalanche fatalities in the United States
during the past 6 decades according to geographic location and preavalanche activity …
during the past 6 decades according to geographic location and preavalanche activity …
The impact of avalanche rescue devices on survival
H Brugger, HJ Etter, B Zweifel, P Mair, M Hohlrieder… - Resuscitation, 2007 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Within Europe and North America, the median annual mortality from snow
avalanches between 1994 and 2003 was 141. There are two commonly used rescue …
avalanches between 1994 and 2003 was 141. There are two commonly used rescue …
Field management of avalanche victims
The median annual mortality from snow avalanches registered in Europe and North America
1981–1998 was 146 (range 82–226); trend stable in Alpine countries (r=− 0.29; P= 0.24) …
1981–1998 was 146 (range 82–226); trend stable in Alpine countries (r=− 0.29; P= 0.24) …
Resuscitation of avalanche victims: evidence-based guidelines of the international commission for mountain emergency medicine (ICAR MEDCOM): intended for …
H Brugger, B Durrer, F Elsensohn, P Paal… - Resuscitation, 2013 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: In North America and Europe∼ 150 persons are killed by avalanches
every year. METHODS: The International Commission for Mountain Emergency Medicine …
every year. METHODS: The International Commission for Mountain Emergency Medicine …
Burial duration, depth and air pocket explain avalanche survival patterns in Austria and Switzerland
E Procter, G Strapazzon, T Dal Cappello, B Zweifel… - Resuscitation, 2016 - Elsevier
Aim To calculate the first Austrian avalanche survival curve and update a Swiss survival
curve to explore survival patterns in the Alps. Methods Avalanche accidents occurring …
curve to explore survival patterns in the Alps. Methods Avalanche accidents occurring …
[HTML][HTML] Avalanche trauma and closed head injury: adding insult to injury
SM Johnson, AC Johnson… - Wilderness & …, 2001 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective The incidence of fatal closed head injury (CHI) and nonfatal CHI causing an
altered level of consciousness in avalanche victims is unknown. The purpose of this study …
altered level of consciousness in avalanche victims is unknown. The purpose of this study …