Research note: How old are the people who die in avalanches? A look into the ages of avalanche victims in the United States (1950–2018)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jort.2019.100255
Abstract: Abstract Since the winter of 1950–1951, 1084 individuals perished in snow avalanches in the United States. In this study, we analyze the ages of those killed (n = 900) by applying non-parametric methods to annual median ages… read more here.
Keywords: 1950 2018; age; united states; median age ... See more keywords
Avalanche victims in cardiac arrest are unlikely to survive despite adherence to medical guidelines.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2019.05.037
Abstract: AIMS Our goals were to describe and analyse the medical management and clinical course of avalanche victims in cardiac arrest (CA), focusing on adherence to international recommendations on avalanche victims in CA regarding critical decisions.… read more here.
Keywords: victims cardiac; avalanche; critical decisions; management ... See more keywords
On-Site Medical Management of Avalanche Victims—A Narrative Review
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph181910234
Abstract: Avalanche accidents are common in mountain regions and approximately 100 fatalities are counted in Europe each year. The average mortality rate is about 25% and survival chances are mainly determined by the degree and duration… read more here.
Keywords: site medical; avalanche; management avalanche; avalanche victims ... See more keywords