Factors affecting the accuracy of prehospital triage application and prehospital scene time in simulated mass casualty incidents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The contemporary management of mass casualty incidents (MCIs) relies on the effective application of predetermined, dedicated response plans based on current best evidence. Currently, there is limited evidence regarding the factors influencing the accuracy of first responders (FRs) in applying the START protocol and the associated prehospital times during the response to MCIs. The objective of this study was to investigate factors affecting FRs' accuracy in performing prehospital triage in a series of simulated mass casualty exercises. Secondly, we assessed factors affecting triage-to-scene exit time in the same series of exercises.

Methods

This retrospective study focused on simulated casualties in a series of simulated MCIs Full Scale Exercises. START triage was

SUBMITTER: Carenzo L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11426006 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature