How to Perform an Emergency Medical Rescue on a Static Belay High Ropes Course

Tracy Watson

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I. Introduction 1-2
A. Purpose of Procedure 1
B. Audience 1
C. Prior Knowledge Needed 1
1. Terminology 1
2. Experience 1
D. Reason for Design of Procedure 1
E. Warnings, Cautions, Dangers 1
F. List of Major Steps 2
II. Terminology and Equipment 2-5
A. Climbing Terms and Techniques 2-3
B. Names and Visuals of Equipment Used 3-5
III. Recognizing the Emergency 5-6
A. Scanning 5
B. Recognizing Signs of an Emergency 5-6
C. Communicating the Circumstances 6
IV. Reaching the Climber 6-11
A. Gathering the Equipment 6-7
B. Climbing the Pole 7
C. Setting Up the Dynamic Belay 8-10
D. Dynamic Belaying Yourself 10-11
V. Making the Rescue 11

A. Connecting the Climber 11

B. Descending to the Ground 11-12
C. Administering First Aid 12
VI. Conclusion 13