Abstract
Aim: To describe injuries and illnesses in casualties rescued by Scottish mountain rescue teams during 1998 and 1999, with particular emphasis on major trauma. Methods: Retrospective study. Information from mountain...
Highlights
ObjectivesTo describe injuries and illnesses in casualties rescued by Scottish mountain rescue teams during and 1999, with particular emphasis on major trauma
Scottish mountain rescue teams (MRTs) are called upon to provide an advanced level of care for a significant number of casualties
Large numbers of people make use of the Scottish mountains for sporting activities each year. Accidents occur during these activities, often in remote locations and in adverse weather conditions. It is the role of the Scottish Mountain Rescue Service to locate, treat, and rescue injured and ill casualties when accidents occur
Summary
To describe injuries and illnesses in casualties rescued by Scottish mountain rescue teams during and 1999, with particular emphasis on major trauma. This study aims to describe the types of injuries and illnesses of casualties who were rescued by Scottish MRTs over a two year period with particular emphasis on those people who sustained major trauma
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