Ski slope injury

Review

Accident on a ski slope has its own specifics. Usually these are accidents in the mountains, where the availability of health care professionals is difficult and even conditions for treatment and transport are more complex. Interactive learning algorithm "ski slope injury" is an excellent example of a comprehensive solution to the situation from the first aid following definitive treatment in hospital. Team of authors presents a comprehensive decision tree, which represents the most important decision-making crossroads on the way to the right patient treatment and has not forgotten the importance of ensuring the safety of rescuers in treating the injured skier on the slopes. Incorrect answers highlight the most common mistakes and underestimating situations in dealing with this incident. Importance of interactive algorithm consists mainly in the possibility to learn and make decisions on every level - from a secular savior following anesthesiologist evaluation of the patient and the risk of anaesthesia. I'm sure I was in favor of such algorithms with even more severe conditions associated eg. unconsciousness. Sometimes the decision with limited resources in a non-standard situation is more difficult than with a full complement of inquiry.