Gaining consensus on a protocol for general surgery physician assistants in the management of non-compressible abdominal haemorrhage in military austere environments: a Delphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Non-compressible abdominal haemorrhage (NCAH) is a potentially preventable cause of death due to injury. Limited exploratory laparotomy by a non-surgeon is a temporary intervention to sustain life until definitive surgical intervention by trauma surgeons can be obtained. This study aims to establish consensus on a protocol for general surgery physician assistants performing limited exploratory laparotomy to manage NCAH in an austere environment.

Method

This study included anonymised trauma surgeons and general surgery physician assistants from military and civilian backgrounds. Participants were recruited from various professional surgical organisations, including direct interaction with trauma surgeons and surgical physician assistants. Participants used a modifi

SUBMITTER: Adams D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11426011 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature