[Arranging First Aid As Voluntary Work in Jukola-relay].

Various aspects must be anticipated in the planning of first aid in the massive orienteering contest Jukola-relay. Spreading of the event to a wide forest terrain area, beyond the reach of roads, poses a challenge for the evacuation of injured persons. The communication chains must be secured. In addition to the competition center, first aid points must be devised at various off-road points. Capable volunteers must be recruited in sufficient numbers. Establishing a temporary, health center standard emergency preparedness for approximately 50 000 people necessitates the acquisition of equipment and medicines for emergency care. Preparations must be made for the treatment of injuries and attacks of illness among the competitors, the audience and the volunteers.