Appendix C: Cache Equipment

Cache Contents

This section describes Fixed caches. See the Modular Equipment page for information on Patrol-carried equipment.

TREE CACHE CONTENTS (Castle Pass and Round Valley)

Inside lockbox:

• Tree Cache Pack (Large orange pack)
  • Infection Control Pack
  • Diagnostic Module
  • Heavy Trauma module
  • Stove Module
  • Oxygen Module
  • Spare Clothing Module
  • Backboard necessities module
• Rope Rescue Modules (Main Line and Belay)
• Sleeping Bag
• 3 each 3 foot pickets
• 1 Technical hammer
• Folding Avalanche Probes

Outside lockbox:

• Lightweight Backboard
• Sleds
  • Round Valley: Hegg sled and tarp (stashed next to cache)
  • Castle Pass: Cascade sled and tarp (stashed next to cache)
• Ladder

CAR CACHE CONTENTS

To be left in car at trailheads without a cache.

• Trauma Backpack
  • Infection Control Pack
  • Diagnostic Module
  • Heavy Trauma module
  • Stove Module
  • Oxygen Module
  • Spare Clothing Module
• Rope Rescue Modules (Main Line and Belay)

Cache Module Contents

The following modules are cached for patroller use.

DIAGNOSTIC MODULE

(for diagnosing and treating emergency conditions)

• 12 pairs of latex exam gloves (assorted sizes) in plastic bag
• 2 fluidshield masks in plastic bag
• 1 penlight
• 1 blood pressure cuff
• 1 stethoscope
• 1 hypothermia thermometer
• 1 tweezers
• forceps
• alcohol swabs (for sterilization)
• pad and pencil
• 1 space blanket
• 6 plastic bags in assorted sizes
• 1 zippered case for contents

HEAVY TRAUMA MODULE

(for mid-shaft femur and major bleeding)

• 2 battle dressings
• 1 Kendrick Traction Device (KTD)
• 1 stuff sack for contents

ROPE RESCUE (MAIN LINE) MODULE

(aka z-pulley or Sled Control kit) (for raising or belaying loaded sleds).

• 1 60 meter x 8mm static rope
• 1 Bearpaw (anchor) plate
• 1 green 30' length of 1" webbing
• 1 yelloew 20' length of 1" webbing
• 1 black carabiner
• 1 Prusik-minding mini-pulley with ski pole basket minder
• 1 mini-brake rack
• 2 mini-pulleys
• 1 Mariner's hitch
• 2 braking Prusiks
• 6 locking carabiners
• 1 Prusik loop for haul pulley
• 1 rope bag for contents

ROPE RESCUE (BELAY LINE) MODULE

For lowering rescuers.

• 1 60 meter x 8mm static rope
• 2 30' lengths of green 1" webbing
• 1 black carabiner
• 1 Prusik-minding mini-pulley with ski pole basket minder
• 1 Mariner's hitch
• 2 braking Prusiks loops
• 4 locking carabiners
• 1 rope bag for contents

STOVE MODULE

(for extended patient care or sudden bad weather)

• 1 pot with lid containing:
  • matches in waterproof container
  • lighter
  • emergency food bars
  • tea bags
  • bullion cubes
  • 1 plastic cup
• 1 MSR XGK stove
• 1 11 oz. bottle stove fuel
• 1 stuff sack for contents

OXYGEN MODULE

• 2 D-size oxygen cylinders (1 cylinder in Car Cache module)
• 1 oxygen regulator
• 1 disposable adult non-rebreather mask
• 1 disposable nasal cannula
• 1 padded stuff sack for contents
• spare O2 tubing
• Valve wrench

SPARE CLOTHING MODULE

We carry extra clothing to assist patients or ourselves in an emergency. Spare clothing is (1) in large sizes so as to fit all patients, (2) clean and (3) packed in plastic bags to keep it dry:

• 1 wool or polypro watch cap or balaclava
• 1 pr. wool gloves or mittens
• 1 set polypro long underwear (tops and bottoms)
• 1 pr. polypro or wool socks
• 1 stuff sack for contents
• Emergency Batteries
  • 8 AA batteries
  • 4 AAA batteries

BACKBOARD ACCESORIES MODULE

• 5 Spider-straps for restraint
• 1 adjustable cervical collar
• 1 V-VAC handle and spare cartridge (and carry bag)
• 1 large roll of duct tape

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