A T2 Translational Science Modified Delphi Study: The Ethical Triage and Treatment of Entrapped and Mangled Extremities in Resource-Scarce Environments.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a lack of ethical triage and treatment guidelines for the entrapped and mangled extremity (E&ME) in resource-scarce environments (RSE): mass casualty incidents, low- to middle-income countries, complex humanitarian emergencies including conflict, and prolonged transport times (RSE). The aim of this study is to use a modified Delphi (mD) approach to produce statements to develop treatment guidelines of the E&ME in RSE.

Method

Experts rated their agreement with each statement on a 7-point linear numeric scale. Consensus amongst experts was defined as a standard deviation ≤ 1. Statements attaining consensus after the first round moved to the final report. Those not attaining consensus moved to the second round in which experts were shown the mean response of

SUBMITTER: Weinstein ES 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11994154 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature