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01 - Alpine Basics
Alpine climbing basics and material
02 - Tour planning
Preparation and tour planning of alpine climbs
03 - On the rock face
Climbing know­ledge and be­lay­ing tech­niques
04 - Rescue methods
First aid and rescue methods
FIRST AID IN THE MOUNTAINS
Anaphylactic shockAsthmaHeart attackHeat exhaustionCardiovascular problemsStrokeSnake biteSunstrokeHypothermiaHypoglycemiaConcussionCuts to the headCervical spine injuriesShoulder injuryArm woundBroken armWrist fractureAmputationsFractured pelvisBlunt abdominal traumaSpinal injuryRib injuryContusionsLeg woundKnee injuryBroken legAnkle injury
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Rib injury
Rib injury

Rib injury

A fall on the rib cage can result in injury to the ribs. Injuries can range from minor bruising to multiple rib fractures.

Step 1: Assess accident circumstances

In addition to being painful, a rib injury can often cause problems with breathing, since any deep intake of breath intensifies the pain. It is also painful to walk with a rib injury.

Step 2: Apply support bandage

As a first responder there is little you can do to help. If you have a wide elastic bandage (preferably self-adhesive), this can be wrapped around the naked torso to create support for the rib cage. This may reduce pain a little if the accident victim has no choice but to descend. 

Step 3: Make an emergency call if necessary

If the pain is severe, you should make an emergency call and wait for the professional rescue team.

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