Three cases presented by Flight for Life that include backcountry high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE), extremity trauma with complexextrication, and care of the head-injured patient during complex extrication.

High altitude sickness can range from mild to life threatening with symptoms that can be similar to other conditions. This class will cover thetypes and symptoms to look for as well as assessment findings to distinguish high altitude sickness from other conditions and treatments that

Lurking problems after the disaster - toxins, time bombs and pitfalls

Over the last few years, Alpine Rescue Team has had different versions of their high-altitude kit. Brian and Martin will talk about how this kit hasevolved and been implemented. They will take it outside to show the advantages of the kit in the field.