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… swift, gentle transport to a central hospital is necessary (e.g. in the case of suspected stroke, heart attack, back injury, severe burns, etc.) after an avalanche accident
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… water, Cornelius Heggli can only rest easy when the Rega crew fetch him from the island of Paros. 22
The white danger
Whenever Rega receives an emergency call after an avalanche accident, the tension immediately heightens. Every minute, every rescue effort by those involved, can make the difference between life and death. 8
Editorial
Crew…
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Yes, Rega is an
can train to become a Patroller B
important partner in many respects.
with a focus on snow science and
For instance, in the event of ava
avalanche rescue, and also attend an lanches, after accidents at work, in
additional avalanche blasting course. the case of serious medical problems
Those who want to become…
… future, the flight coordinator will see on his four screens not only the various maps and satellite images, but also other useful information, including meteorological and avalanche data or potential obstacles at the accident site. The radio system also forms part of this project; by 2015, Rega plans to have modernised all the over 40 fixed…
… calls. The flight coordinators see on their four screens not only the various maps and satellite images, but also other useful information, including meteorological and avalanche data or potential obstacles at the accident site. In addition, all mission details are recorded digitally; writing reports by hand is now a thing of the past. The…
… phys ician Dr Floris Tichler about the challenges posed by missions in the icy-cold Engadin.
28 Mission report: nobody thought that Martin de Nève could have survived the avalanche.
29 Rega kids can win some great prizes – and have fun too.
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30 Knowledge about the danger posed by hypothermia, how it can occur and how to protect…
…ualty take too many risks? That shouldn’t
interest us in the slightest. Rescuers are not there to
judge. And they should never do so.”
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“If someone gets buried in an avalanche off-piste in a high-risk area, Rega shouldn’t go out and rescue them. Nor base jumpers. If you always come to everyone’s rescue, you’re supporting the ‘all risks…
… the
mountain helicopter down at Graubünden Cantonal Hospital, and the crew hand over their patient to the emergency room staff.
weather outlook for the day, the avalanche
Hardly back in the air – Faustinelli is on the
situation, military restrictions and any flying radio to the Rega Operations Centre in Zurich,
matters. Nothing…
… in Senegal. A solution is found – and Coumba is now well on the way to recovery.
24 Prevention
Snowshoe trekking – safe and environmentally sound. However, the risk of avalanches and respect for wildlife must also be heeded.
27 Guest page
Didier Cuche, champion Alpine ski racer and Swiss of the Year 2011, talks about Rega patronage and the…
