Are you trekking guides and porters trained for first aid? - Day

Yes, many trekking guides and porters in Nepal undergo basic first aid training. This training typically covers

• The guides learn basic first-aid abilities, thus enabling them to deal with ordinary injuries and sudden ailments such as cuts, sprains, and altitude sickness.
•  Altitude Sickness Awareness They have particular training in the recognition and management of altitude sickness symptoms, including the administration of oxygen when necessary.
• Emergency Response Guides are trained in assessing situations and taking necessary actions, which may include the evacuation of trekkers if necessary.
• Basic First Aid Kits Many guides carry with them a basic first-aid kit that may include supplies to treat minor injuries.
• However, the training may vary, and it’s always advisable to make inquiries about experience and qualifications from your guide or trekking agency. Always consider personal insurance that covers medical emergencies on a trek.