Ski Patrol Training Movies

Pneumothorax

Ski-LLz — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 06:08:38 +0000

Explanation of Pneumothorax, different types of causes of Pneumothorax and what a Tension Pneumothorax does to the heart and internal organs.

Pulmonary Edema Video

Ski-LLz — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 05:55:58 +0000

This video explains what pulmonary edema is, and what it looks like, then gives a visual demonstration.

Dyspnea Powerpoint Video

Ski-LLz — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 05:48:40 +0000

This is a 5 minute lecture on Dyspnea, that does a really good job explaining what dyspnea is and what causes it.

Full Respiration Animation

Ski-LLz — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 05:28:45 +0000

This is a pretty cool video, that covers everything you need to know about basic respiration in just a couple of minutes.

04 OEC Online, Vitals

Ski-LLz — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:28:40 +0000

This Ski Patrol, OEC, EMS, EMT training video covers how to check vitals, including the patient’s pulse, respiration rate and quality along with the patient’s blood pressure, using a blood pressure cuff and a stethoscope.

Battle’s Sign in Head Trauma

Ski-LLz — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:12:31 +0000

If you need a full blown definition of Battle’s Sign, you can check the link above, which takes you to Wikipedia’s definition. The quick definition of Battle’s Sign is bruising over the mastoid process, which is that chunk of bone sticking out behind your ear.

You’re looking for this because it is an indication of fracture at the back of the base of the skull.

Kite Skiing

Ski-LLz — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:46:48 +0000

OK, I’ve thought of a bunch of crazy stuff in my days, but I didn’t even think about kite skiing…. I am sooooo going to get myself a kite and try this. WooHoooo!

I Believe I Can Fly…

Ski-LLz — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:48:44 +0000

Patroler: “Central, I need a backboard, O2 and a couple of strong backs on the lower side of Big Air. Start ALS on their way.”

Central: “Roger. ALS, backboard and O2. Be there in 5, anything else?”

Patroler: “Yea. Throw in the traction splint, it looks like his Femur didn’t like the landing all that much either….”

Why We Patrol… Morons!

Ski-LLz — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:08:28 +0000

See, this is why I’m a ski patroler. I get to see stuff like this first hand…. OK, maybe not all of it, but I want to.

05 OEC Online, Oxygen

Ski-LLz — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:45:19 +0000

This Ski Patrol, EMS, EMT training video covers using oxygen, including using a non re-breathing mask and a nasal cannula. To use the oxygen, crack the valve, check the O-ring, install the regulator and then set the flow. Max pressure for the non re-breather is 15 liters per minute and the max pressure for the nasal cannula is 6 liters per minute.