Activity Notes
This is the sixth BCEP Lecture:
MODULE 10—BASIC WILDERNESS FIRST AID
Know the definition of Wilderness First Aid. MAZ
Assemble a First Aid Kit appropriate for alpine climbing that you know how to use. p.501
Understand the importance of communicating injuries to the climbing team. MAZ
Learn how to prevent and treat blisters. p.514-515
Know how to prevent, recognize, and treat hypothermia. p.508-510
Know the difference between dehydration, hyponatremia, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Be able to prevent and treat each of these. p.505-508
Know the symptoms of acute mountain sickness, High-altitude pulmonary edema, and High-altitude cerebral edema. p.513-514
Subjects also covered during the lecture are critical incidence response and Portland Mountain Rescue.