Minimizing hazards in the mountains with better risk decisions (and) "Alone on the Mountain: A Rescue, A Pulse, and The Cost of Survival"

Topic 1: understanding heuristics and heuristic errors, and implementing best practices during an expedition or rescue using principles from AvaLife in an interactive, scenario based presentation.

Topic 2: This case based format will demonstrate the immediate priorities in rescue and resuscitation for acute and prolonged field care, explore advanced field and hospital based care (such as ECMO), and discuss ethical considerations that could ensue after a hazardous rescue.