A chapter-by-chapter companion podcast for Outdoor Emergency Care students at Hermon Mountain and across the Maine Region. Follows the OEC textbook and instructor notes.
OEC CH34: Special Operations and Disaster Response
This textbook chapter on Outdoor Emergency Care provides an overview of special operations relevant to patrollers and OEC technicians, covering topics such as ambulance operations, disaster response, hazardous materials incidents (HAZWOPER), terrorism response (including active shooter protocols), and search and rescue (SAR) techniques. It emphasizes safety, preparedness, and coordination with specialized teams, highlighting the importance of understanding roles in various emergency scenarios, including avalanche and rope rescues, confined space incidents, and interactions with SAR dogs. The chapter also touches upon fire ground operations and crew resource management (CRM) to enhance team effectiveness and safety in complex situations.
2 Apr 2025
OEC CH33: Behavioral Emergencies
This chapter from the Outdoor Emergency Care: A Patroller’s Guide provides OEC technicians with essential knowledge for managing behavioral emergencies. It defines key terms, differentiates between mood and psychotic disorders, and outlines common signs and symptoms. The text emphasizes rescuer safety during assessment and intervention, detailing techniques for patient evaluation, treatment, and when restraint is necessary. Finally, it addresses critical incident stress and the importance of seeking support after challenging events.
1 Apr 2025
OEC CH32: Adaptive Athletes: Emergency Care Considerations
This chapter from an Outdoor Emergency Care guide provides comprehensive information for patrollers on assisting adaptive athletes, emphasizing the importance of understanding various disabilities like physical, intellectual, and sensory impairments. It details appropriate assessment and care techniques, including communication strategies tailored to different needs and considerations for specialized equipment. The text outlines specific medical conditions such as autonomic dysreflexia and seizures, and discusses adaptations for common procedures like splinting and patient transport, even addressing lift evacuation. Ultimately, this resource aims to equip emergency responders with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively and respectfully aid athletes with disabilities in outdoor settings.
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