Posts by Steve2ski

As a rule, I see no reason not to remove the boot in the aid room? Distal pulse to the injury needs to be assessed. (prior and post splinting) Sensation distal to injury needs to be assessed. (prior and post splinting) Possible...

Quote: Originally Posted by Skiism  Am i ignorant... or am i missing the link between the 10th Mountain Div. and Ski patrol? It's Historical Fact, but doesn't apply to current operation's.

Let's not forget, the role of a patroller is that of a "first responder" not a Doctor, Nurse, Paramedic, or EMT. The OEC 5th edition seems to overlooked that fact. I am not saying more training and knowledge is wrong or bad, but the...

Tetonpowderjunkie, "All of the paramedics and EMTs associated with our patrol had real issues with the emphasis on posterior sternoclavicular dislocation that is in the book and "featured" in this years...

Same skis I finished the season on last spring - fresh wax and edges - and I'm ready. When the coverage ain't great, I don't take the new stuff. Technical stuff ain't yet foremost,  just getting some turns is.

Have any of you contacted National about these concerns - they may be legitimate, if so National can possibly help. Just wondering why you guy's are posting on this forum instead of NSP pages?

As a long time volunteer patroller, former OEC instructor, WEC instructor prior to that. The Ski Patrol loves physicians, nurses and paramedics. Especially the ER qualified ones. But to just clarify things a little for you - unless...

My right or left tip usually starts to dive and then I crash because I lose my balance unless I am leaning way back and going pretty fast, I feel like it is less of a problem when I am on steeper and making turns and...

I forgot, sorry ladies; 2 of the 20 women are snowboard - and 1 of the 20 is an RN. I don't think any of the ladies are EMT's. Oh yeh, this is a all volunteer patrol.

20 Women out of 62 total on the patrol where I patrol - other interesting stats for our girls, 3 of the 20 are senior alpine, 1 of the 20 is a physician, 1 of the 3 seniors has most elements of her certified completed, 1 of the 20 is...