Eaglecrest
Ski Patrol
Juneau, Alaska
The Eaglecrest Ski Area is a very popular
place for Juneau skiers and snowboarders. The area receives
about 40,000 visits each winter and boasts both downhill runs
and cross-country trails. It also boasts a ski patrol trained
and registered as a BLS (basic life support) ambulance service.
The idea to provide this advanced training came from Dr. Kenneth
Brown, a member of the emergency department at Bartlett Regional
Hospital. According to Patrol Director Brian Davies, the training
promoted by Dr. Brown helps the team to better assess and
provide care to injured skiers. “It’s all about
helping people,” he explains. “With this training,
we can quickly stabilize a person and start the process of
appropriate medical care.” Rick Janik, a Juneau-based
flight nurse with Airlift Northwest, praises the dedication
of patrol members who have invested time in the advanced training.
“They take this assignment seriously,” he says.
“And they’ve prepared themselves to give excellent
care if someone is hurt.”
(More
patient and partner stories here)
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