Publikacje
Wpisy autora
Elbrus (5642 m) — Medical Brief Before Expedition
Elbrus medically: fast chairlift ascent, unpredictable Caucasus weather, getting lost in blizzards, 15-30 fatalities/year. Medical kit and turn-back criteria.
Dexamethasone in Mountain Medicine — HACE Rescue Drug
Dexamethasone in HACE: mechanism, 8 mg loading + 4 mg q6h, IM injection in lateral thigh, rebound effect, prophylaxis, side effects.
Pre-Expedition Medical Preparation — Tests, Vaccines, Training
Full medical checklist 6 months before high-altitude expeditions. Hypoxia testing, vaccines, chronic disease protocols, contraception, helirescue insurance.
Avalanche Beacon (Transceiver) — How to Choose and Use in 2026
457 kHz avalanche beacon: 3 antennas, three search phases, recommended 2026 models, probing, V-conveyor, multiple burial. Why practice saves lives.
Avalanche First Aid — The Golden 15 Minutes & ICAR Protocol
Avalanche burial survival curve, triage, rewarming, crush syndrome, helicopter evacuation. Wilderness medicine by expedition doctor.
