Appendix C: Cache Equipment

Tahoe Backcountry Ski Patrol Manual

Cache Contents

TREE CACHE CONTENTS (Castle Pass and Round Valley)

Inside lockbox: 1. Trauma Backpack 2. Sled Control Module (Z-pulley) 3. Sleeping Bag Outside lockbox: 4. Avalanche probe poles (10’ EMT model – stashed next to cache) 5. Sleds a. Round Valley: Hegg sled and tarp (stashed next to cache) b. Heartbreak: Cascade sled and tarp (stashed next to cache) 6. Ladder C. CAR CACHE CONTENTS 1. Trauma Backpack 2. Sled Control Module (aka Z-pulley) 3. Sleeping bag 4. Portable Sled

Cache Module Contents

The following modules are cached for patroller use: 8. 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

9. HEAVY TRAUMA MODULE (for mid-shaft femur and major bleeding)  2 battle dressings  1 Kendrick Traction Device (KTD)  1 stuff sack for contents

10. SLED CONTROL MODULE (aka z-pulley kit) (for raising or belaying loaded sleds).  1 50 meter x 8mm static rope  4 deadmen  2 24” slings  2 12” slings  6 locking carabiners  1 hardware kit - 3 48” slings for anchors - 2 Prusik loops - 3 rescue pulleys - 4 locking carabiners - 1 Sticht plate - 1 6” sling - 1 stuff sack for contents  ice pickets  1 rope bag for contents

11. 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

12. OXYGEN MODULE  1 C or Jumbo-D oxygen cylinder  1 oxygen regulator  1 disposable adult non-rebreather mask  1 disposable nasal cannula  1 padded stuff sack for contents  spare O2 tubing  Valve wrench 13. RESCUE TOBOGGAN MODULE  1 commercial rescue sled  1 Backboard Module - 1 backboard with restraints - 1 cervical collar set (5 collars) - 1 pair of head immobilizers  padding  Stifneck c-collar zippered bag for contents

14. METAL TUBES (for avalanche probes). See Appendix Q for information on cache contents.