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
The use MEDEVAC in the U.S. Army has been in place since the Korean War, it was used to transport soldiers when wounded on the battlefields back to the CASHs and MASH units for immediate care. The pilots, medics, crewmembers, nurses and flight surgeons that have flown and been assigned within these units are very proud of their service. The demanding schedules, fast reaction times and service these crews experience create a tight knit unit. Through the modernization (that the army started pushing in 2005) to realign aviation assets in Combat Aviation Brigades (CABs) has caused a substantial loss of historical identification for these units.
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Basic life support (BLS) is a skill that many people in the community are lacking. Nearly 400,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur annually in the United States (American Heart Association, 2012), and of this 89% of the people die because they did not receive immediate CPR by a bystander (American Heart Association, 2012).
With patient safety always being the number one priority FTR is the worst case scenario for the hospitalized patient. In an article titled “Failure to Rescue: The Nurse’s Impact” from the Medsurg Nursing Journal author Garvey explains ways FTR can occur “including organizational failure, provider lack of knowledge and failure to realize clinical injury, lack of supervision, and failure to get advice.” Nurses are problem solvers by nature, they heal the sick and help save lives. FTR is a tragic experience for everyone involved. The recent surge in this happening across the country has given FTR cases widespread media coverage. Hospitals are trying to figure out what the root cause is and how they can be prevented. Fortunately, with the advancement of technology and extensive research many hospitals have developed action plans and procedures to help prevent the early warning signs from being
I remember feeling quite puzzled by a sight during my first week in Boston; I walked by an individual someone who was lying down with eyes closed on the street and I was unsure as to whether he was just asleep, heavily sedated or unconscious. Even more disconcerting than this puzzling sight was the realization that I wasn’t confident in my ability to be of help if he was in fact in need of resuscitation. This disconcertion was taken care of in a few days when I completed a CPR course for all first year medical students at the end of our orientation
“Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics.” Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition. 17 Dec. 2009. Web. 18 Feb. 2010.
The goals include increasing nurses’ awareness of their roles and responsibilities in preparing for and responding to a disaster. There are web-based courses available for professionals who are not necessarily planning to deploy to a disaster site but working in hospitals, schools or long-term care settings. These individuals could help with the long-range planning of patients involved in a disaster. The course is designed to protect the nurse and the public through the use of universal precautions, protective equipment, evidence collection and isolation precautions. These are areas that the emergency nurse may not consider when volunteering on the front line of a disaster (Stokowski, 2012). Other areas of the course include how to prepare for a disaster, who to notify when an event is unfolding, the assessment, diagnosing and treating of injuries and illnesses, incorporating clinical judgment skills, and supporting the community after the disaster (Orr,
I have also, in the past, achieved a 'First Aid' qualification, but plan to renew it in the very near future. This certification process has allowed me to obtain the knowledge to use proper techniques and methods when dealing with emergency situations.
Fatigue is a growing concern and issue in the aviation industry. Although it has been for some time, recently mounting workloads and stress have factored into creating an escalating problem with real casualties and repercussions. “Pilot fatigue, heavy workloads… may have contributed to an air ambulance crashing into the sea at night during a medical mission…” (Crash Blamed 2006 p.31). Fatigue is an “insidious” condition that affects a pilot in a way that might make him feel justified in his decisions. (Wald 2008 C3). Without realizing the effects of sleepiness and stress, pilots often times make the wrong decision, believing it to be the right one, and suffering severe consequences, such as: passenger injures, crew injuries or even death, which occurs more often than not.
Discussion Because the early recognition of potentially life-threatening conditions is critical to providing appropriate care to the traumatically injured patient this study provides solid statistical data that flight crews can adequately perform and interpret POCUS results as well as out trauma team colleagues. This study could lead to a reduction of iatrogenic injuries from unnecessary invasive prehospital procedures, allow for early initiation of Massive Transfusion Protocols (MTP) prior to the patient's arrival at the Trauma Center, and potentially develop a change in trauma systems notification and transportation directly to the operating room. Conclusion Despite this study developing a very positive outlook on performing aeromedical POCUS for the evaluation and care of trauma patients additional
To achieve a degree in Athletic Training, there are many tasks and skills to be learned. The Education Council under the National Athletic Training Association put together an education program filled with a set of guidelines of what has to be taught to graduate with a degree in Athletic Training. Before you can learn and understand Athletic Training, you must know the Anatomy and Physiology of the human body. This includes bones, muscles, levels of organization, tissue levels, systems of the body, skeletal structure, articulations, integrative functions, sensory function, blood, and embryology (Martini, 2001). Besides Anatomy and Physiology, the methods of taping is also extremely critical to this career. Before you can understand what each taping techniques are used for, you must also know about sports injuries. Athletic Training is all about the prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and evaluation of athletic injuries. Another skill that must be learned in the Athletic Training Education Program is how to provide immediate emergency care. That includes everything from background information to actually being able to save an athlete’s or any one else’s life. You must be aware of legal considerations, how and when to approach a victim, the human body systems, examining the victim, basic life support, bleeding and shock, identifying wounds, sudden illnesses, injuries, and how to care for them; also you must be aware of cold and heat related injuries, and how to rescue and move victims (Thygerson, 2001). Other information to be learned includes nutrition, health, and professional development. There are several other topics of Athletic Training; however, there are just to many to s...
Every year communities struggle each year around the nation with issues of life safety. In 2012, the nation’s fire departments responded to 31,854,000 responses that resulted in the deaths 0f 2,855 civilians and injuring 16,500 causing an estimated $12,427 million dollars in damage. (United States Fire Administration, 2014) These incidents put at risk 345,950 career and 783,300 volunteer firefighters that resulted in the deaths of 81 individuals (U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2013) and nearly 70,000 reported injuries. ( Karter & Molis, 2013) These numbers represent incidents that are determined to be in the line of duty but do not take into consideration the long-term health risk issues that may develop. Evidence shows that he hazards associated with Fire and Emergency Services are consistent across the board whether paid or volunteer and jeopardize the lives and health of each individual, placing administrative and physical control measures reduces this risk to firefighter within an organization. While it is impossible to eliminate the hazards firefighters face, it is important to identify these hazards as the first step in reducing the potential for loss of life and wellbeing both physically and mentally.
Gerritse B. M., Advanced medical life support procedures in vitally compromised children by a helicopter emergency medical service. Emerg Med. 2010; 10: 6. Published online 2010 March 8. doi: 10.1186/1471-227X-10-6
Developing emergency training programs make sure that in case of an accident, workers know exactly what to do and act according to the emergency plan to avoid panic and confusion. Consistency in these training is important because it will keep the workers’ skill harp in how to deal with situations.