Military training: High altitude first aid by bryn walking

2/11/2025

Military training: High altitude first aid by bryn walking

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october 30th and 31st - REC High Altitude first aid to prepare for a trek to very high altitude in nepal

This 4hr REC High Altitude First Aid course consists of two, two hour sessions comprising:

Part 1: Basic Life Support (BLS) and how this basic training, which the soldiers receive yearly, is applied to trekking in the mountains and more remote areas of Nepal at very high altitude.
Part 2: High Altitude First Aid and the Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC)

This Bryn Walking course was delivered by Helen Menhinick (ML) and Alan Ward (IML).

october 30th gallery: 9 participants

COURSE FEEDBACK:

Great information on trekking at altitude
Very knowledgable and helpful - looking forward to going
Lots of good information and clear direction on planning the journey
Great course
Super informative
Good course
Practical PAC

october 31st gallery: 7 participants

COURSE FEEDBACK:

Useful practical knowledge
Very attention to detail with everything
Informative
Well delivered and informative

Session 1: 2hrs

Introductions and course content
Definition of First Aid
Basic Life Support (BLS): D*RS ABC DEF
Principles of First Aid: 3P’s
SAMPLE questions for a conscious casualty
First Aid Kits
Vital Signs – Monitoring (Pulse – O2 – Temperature – Blood Pressure)
Recovery Position + Log Roll
Choking
Medical evacuation – Transportation – Communications
Question session

Session 2: 2hrs

Definitions of High Altitude
What is High Altitude Sickness
Forms of High Altitude Sickness
High Altitude Headache (HAH)
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE)
High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE)
Drugs for high altitude travel
Altitude Oxygen
Hyperbaric Chamber (PAC or Gamow Bag)
Other issues relating to high altitude travel
Question session

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2021 Onwards

Following on from retirement, more time will be available for hill and mountain walking on a personal basis with friends.

UK hill and moorland and mountain support, and guidance for past clients of Bigfoot Services Limited will still be available.

International Adventures will continue on a personal basis using the well established services of in-country companies in Ladakh, Nepal, Morocco and Indonesia.

Contact Alan for any assistance required.

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22/12/2025 08:22:46

Thanks for telling me about this training for high-altitude first aid. It's a truly interesting topic that shows how first aid changes depending on the situation. What stood out to me the most was how basic first aid abilities stay the same, even when the situation changes from a street corner to a remote mountain slope.

When you go up high, your body reacts to less oxygen, which can lead to acute mountain sickness or more serious disorders like HAPE or HACE. First aid in these cases isn't only about healing wounds and sprains; it's also about knowing that going down is frequently the best thing to do right away and being able to see early signs like headache, shortness of breath, and confusion.