Abstract
This study aims to determine whether the training of ski-patrol
teams is still adequate in view of a marked change in injury patterns. All
accidents which occurred during two winter seasons
(n = 579, 583 patients) in the Oberwallis ski area in
Switzerland are analysed retrospectively. As the analysis of the
accidents’ data are similar to other studies and first aid training is
standardised throughout Switzerland, the results of this study can be viewed as
representative for other areas of Switzerland. The generally high level of
training is reflected by the accuracy of ”on-scene“ diagnoses:
77.5 % were ”correct“, 12 %
”mainly correct“. In the remainder, the most frequent problems
were underestimation or failure of recognition of multiple injuries
(n = 25), head injury (n = 10),
injuries to the trunk (n = 9) and to the spine
(n = 7). Special emphasis on these topics during the
training of ski patrols should result in the further improvement in on-scene
first aid and rescue.
Key words
Ski accidents - head injuries - multiple injuries - first aid - education
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