Avalanche Medicine, Triage and Introduction to the LUCAS Device

December 27, 2022

Aaron Parmet is a nurse of epidemiology, and EMT, and Avalanche Technician with Colorado Rapid Avalanche Deployment and an avalanche educator at Colorado Mountain College. This presentation was on how to triage for single and multiple patients in an avalanche. He presented and the group discussed what kills patients in avalanches (asphyxia, trauma, hypothermia), the treatment of patients based on the pathophysiology and the logistical complexities of doing BLS or ALS medicine in an austere environment. Aaron introduced the LUCAS device, a mechanical CPR device "mCPR," now that it can be inserted into the field if requested from Flight for Life. Hands-on practice with the LUCAS device using mannequins. 

Target Audience

Arapahoe Basin Ski Patrol

Learning Objectives

How to triage multiple avalanche victims. Extrication considerations. The LUCAS device's capabilities and how to use it. Complexities of BLS and ALS care in an austere environment. 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 Airway, Ventilation, Respiratory
    • 0.25 NCCP-ARV: Capnography
    • 0.25 NCCP-ARV: Oxygenation
  • 0.50 Cardio
    • 0.25 NCCP-Cardio: Cardiac Arrest
    • 0.25 NCCP-Cardio: Post-Resuscitation Care
  • 0.50 State, Local, and Individual
  • 0.50 Trauma
    • 0.25 NCCP-Trauma: Hemorrhage Control
    • 0.25 NCCP-Trauma: Triage
Course opens: 
12/27/2022
Course expires: 
12/27/2022
Event starts: 
12/27/2022 - 18:00
Event ends: 
12/27/2022 - 20:00
Cost:
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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Dillon, CO
United States
+1 (970) 513-5715

A-Frame, 2nd Floor North

Aaron Parmet, BSN, EMT

EMS Continuing Education approved by the State of Colorado through Centura Health Prehospital Services Training Center and group # CO 039 (SAH), #CO 040 (PSF) and #CO 065 (SDG).

Available Credit

  • 0.50 Airway, Ventilation, Respiratory
    • 0.25 NCCP-ARV: Capnography
    • 0.25 NCCP-ARV: Oxygenation
  • 0.50 Cardio
    • 0.25 NCCP-Cardio: Cardiac Arrest
    • 0.25 NCCP-Cardio: Post-Resuscitation Care
  • 0.50 State, Local, and Individual
  • 0.50 Trauma
    • 0.25 NCCP-Trauma: Hemorrhage Control
    • 0.25 NCCP-Trauma: Triage

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