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Airway Patency and Survival in Avalanche Victims
This chapter explores the critical role of airway patency in the survival of avalanche victims, indicating that airway blockage dramatically increases mortality risk. It reviews a meta-analysis revealing that many victims maintain patent airways, while also addressing the shortcomings of current safety technologies and the need for improved incident reporting and research.