1st Aid

Available equipment

Expo maintains one big top camp first aid kit, which is in a big grey peli case however it is not designed/intended to go underground. Plateau falls are actually the biggest risk on expo - the limestone is sharp and sometimes slippery, the rucksacks are enormous and heavy. Small personal kits for underground use are also a good idea, as is a bivi bag or bothy in case of getting stuck for any reason (as it's damn cold).

There are two mini-rescue first aid kits in a yellow and an orange peli case. One should be kept at the stone bridge bivy site and the other either at base camp or at any secondary camps.

There is a first response grab bag containing a brew kit and a bovy shelter, as well as a hauling bag containing the necessary stuff to haul people

There is also a stretcher, which should contain a neck collar and googles.

At base camp is more first aid stuff for both replenishment and other injuries.

Training

First Aid kit contents