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SNOW IMMERSION SUFFOCATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2022-12-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
  • Mountain Sports
CONT

Snow immersion suffocation (SIS) can happen when a skier or snowboarder falls into a tree well or deep, loose snow – usually headfirst. If the victim is inverted, they can become immobilized and unable to self-rescue, causing them to suffocate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ski et surf des neiges
  • Sports de montagne

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Esquí y snowboard
  • Deportes de montaña
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