First Responder Training for Military Aviation Personnel

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First Responder Training for Military Aviation Personnel In commercial aviation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require all U.S. airlines over 7,500 pounds to carry an automated external defibrillator (AED) and an enhanced emergency medical kit. Flight attendants are required (every 2 years) to be certified in CPR and use of an AED. As well, pilots are required to train in the use of an AED (Chandra & Conry, 2010). Additionally, the FAA requires Crew Resource Management (CRM) training, Line Oriented Flight Training (LOFT), and survival equipment training for flight crewmembers and others essential to flight safety. LOFT training may well include medical emergency procedures for first responders; however, for this research paper the researcher has not been able to find any FAA or military regulations that mandate military aviators or ground personnel are certified or be qualified in Basic Life Support (BLS), specifically First Responder (FR) training. Problem Statement During a medical “emergency” situation inflight or on the ground can be a traumatic experience for aviators or ground personnel. A natural response can be one of shock and without proper lifesaving training; can lead to improper actions being taken and/or possible loss of life. Unfortunately, without proper medical training, an untrained rescuer can compound the tragedy by becoming a victim themselves. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health data reveals that more untrained rescuers are killed trying to save others; rescuers account for the majority of accident fatalities. (Hall, 2013). The American Heart Association (AHA) and American Red Cross (ARC) offer BLS/FR training. It is essential that aviation personnel are proficient o... ... middle of paper ... ...(2013). Don’t be a dead hero. In some disasters, more rescuers die than original victims. Retrieved from http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/science/2013/05/rescuers_turning_into_victims_lessons_from_first_responders_on_saving_people.2.html Ornstein, A. C., & Hunkins, F. P. (2012). Curriculum: Foundations, principles, and issues (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson/Allyn & Bacon. U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (n.d.). First Responder: National Standard Curriculum. Retrieved from http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/ems/pub/frnsc.pdf YouTube. (2010). Professional CPR & AED training manikins: Meet new CPR Guidelines for 2010. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNrWHCQ0pzw YouTube. (2012). When seconds count-emergency first aid training. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwV39oxGwZU

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