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Fast Push #3: Safeback SBX for Avalanche Asphyxia Prevention

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In this episode of Wilderness Medicine Updates, host Patrick Fink delves into groundbreaking technology designed to improve safety during avalanche events. The focus is on SafeBack SBX, a Norwegian-developed device that supplies air to users buried in avalanches, potentially extending survival time. Patrick reviews new research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, which demonstrates significant efficacy in delaying hypoxia during simulated avalanche burials. The episode provides an in-depth analysis of SafeBack SBX, its mechanisms, study results, and its comparative and complementary role alongside existing safety technologies like airbags. Concluding with potential applications and limitations, Patrick aids listeners in deciding whether SafeBack SBX is a worthy addition to their avalanche safety gear.

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Eisendle F, Roveri G, Rauch S, et al. Respiratory Gas Shifts to Delay Asphyxiation in Critical Avalanche Burial: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. Published online October 08, 2025. doi:10.1001/jama.2025.16837

Articles I've written about Safeback:
Suffocation or Survival: A Crucial Factor in Avalanche Burials

Avalanche Safety: Assessing the Safeback SBX System

First Look: Safeback SBX Avalanche Safety System

Chapters
00:31 Overview of SafeBack SBX Technology
02:55 Importance of SafeBack in Avalanche Safety
05:40 Details of the SafeBack Study
07:53 Study Results and Analysis
11:07 Implications and Future Directions
15:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

As always, thanks for listening to Wilderness Medicine Updates, hosted by Patrick Fink MD FAWM.
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Content provided by Patrick Fink, MD, Patrick Fink, and MD. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Patrick Fink, MD, Patrick Fink, and MD or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode of Wilderness Medicine Updates, host Patrick Fink delves into groundbreaking technology designed to improve safety during avalanche events. The focus is on SafeBack SBX, a Norwegian-developed device that supplies air to users buried in avalanches, potentially extending survival time. Patrick reviews new research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, which demonstrates significant efficacy in delaying hypoxia during simulated avalanche burials. The episode provides an in-depth analysis of SafeBack SBX, its mechanisms, study results, and its comparative and complementary role alongside existing safety technologies like airbags. Concluding with potential applications and limitations, Patrick aids listeners in deciding whether SafeBack SBX is a worthy addition to their avalanche safety gear.

Links

Eisendle F, Roveri G, Rauch S, et al. Respiratory Gas Shifts to Delay Asphyxiation in Critical Avalanche Burial: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. Published online October 08, 2025. doi:10.1001/jama.2025.16837

Articles I've written about Safeback:
Suffocation or Survival: A Crucial Factor in Avalanche Burials

Avalanche Safety: Assessing the Safeback SBX System

First Look: Safeback SBX Avalanche Safety System

Chapters
00:31 Overview of SafeBack SBX Technology
02:55 Importance of SafeBack in Avalanche Safety
05:40 Details of the SafeBack Study
07:53 Study Results and Analysis
11:07 Implications and Future Directions
15:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

As always, thanks for listening to Wilderness Medicine Updates, hosted by Patrick Fink MD FAWM.
Connect with us by email at [email protected].

You can pay us a compliment and share the show with a new listener on any popular platform here.

Connect with us on social!

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