First Aid and Harm Minimization for Victims of Road Trauma: A Population Study

Arbon, Paul; Hayes, Joanne; Woodman, Richard

doi:10.1017/s1049023x11006522

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“…In this regard, several studies have mixed results: in some, the vast majority of spectators of critical events did not have first aid training (7,18) , in others, on the other hand, more than half of the sample (54.1%) had CPR training, and 21.2% immediately initiated CPR (19) . In another study (11) , the authors found that 77.9% of participants had attended some kind of preparation in the area of first aid, although 61% had not done any training in the past five years (20) .…”

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“…Citizens have taken several measures in an emergency situation, such as: application of a bandage/dressing (18) , positioning the victim (11,18) , bleeding control (11,18) , ensure safety at accident site (10,16) , release of the victim (16) , opening the airway (11,18) , precautions against hypothermia (16) , cardiopulmonary resuscitation (16) and providing tranquility to the victim (11,18) .…”

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“…To provide proper care, people need sufficient and adequate knowledge on BLS, which sometimes does not happen, requiring training (8)(9) either in person or online (10)(11) . If the latter is of quality (12) , it can favor the increased number of trained people by reducing the need to travel to attend courses.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Given the above and the potential value of first aid training as a strategic element to reduce mortality and morbidity caused by accidents and emergencies (11) , this study aimed to: assess the knowledge level on BLS of the Portuguese population; know their willingness to carry out training in BLS and identify some factors (age, gender, frequency to a BLS course and previous experience in BLS) related to the level of knowledge about BLS.…”

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Knowledge of the Portuguese population on Basic Life Support and availability to attend training

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Gomes

2015

Rev. esc. enferm. USP

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Objective:To evaluate the level of knowledge and the availability of the Portuguese population to attend training in Basic Life Support (BLS) and identify factors related to their level of knowledge about BLS. Method: Observational study including 1,700 people who responded to a questionnaire containing data on demography, profession, training, interest in training and knowledge about BLS. Results: Among 754 men and 943 women, only 17.8% (303) attended a course on BLS, but 95.6% expressed willingness to carry out the training. On average, they did not show good levels of knowledge on basic life support (correct answers in 25.9 ± 11.5 of the 64 indicators). Male, older respondents who had the training and those who performed BLS gave more correct answers, on average (p<0.01). Conclusion: The skill levels of the Portuguese population are low, but people are available for training, hence it is important to develop training courses and practice to improve their knowledge. Knowledge of the Portuguese population on Basic Life Support and availability to attend trainingConhecimento da população portuguesa sobre suporte básico de vida e disponibilidade para realizar formação Conocimiento de la población portuguesa acerca del soporte básico de vida y disponibilidad para realizar formación

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Gomes

2015

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“…Having first aid training increased the likelihood of intervention and of owning a first aid kit or pocket mask [41]. …”

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Does a 4 diagram manual enable laypersons to operate the laryngeal mask supreme®? A pilot study in the manikin

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Rossaint

et al. 2012

Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med

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BackgroundBystander resuscitation plays an important role in lifesaving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). A significant reduction in the "no-flow-time", quantitatively better chest compressions and an improved quality of ventilation can be demonstrated during CPR using supraglottic airway devices (SADs). Previous studies have demonstrated the ability of inexperienced persons to operate SADs after brief instruction. The aim of this pilot study was to determine whether an instruction manual consisting of four diagrams enables laypersons to operate a Laryngeal Mask Supreme® (LMAS) in the manikin.MethodsAn instruction manual of four illustrations with speech bubbles displaying the correct use of the LMAS was designed. Laypersons were handed a bag containing a LMAS, a bag mask valve device (BMV), a syringe prefilled with air and the instruction sheet, and were asked to perform and ventilate the manikin as displayed. Time to ventilation was recorded and degree of success evaluated.ResultsA total of 150 laypersons took part. Overall 145 participants (96.7%) inserted the LMAS in the manikin in the right direction. The device was inserted inverted or twisted in 13 (8.7%) attempts. Eight (5.3%) individuals recognized this and corrected the position. Within the first 2 minutes 119 (79.3%) applicants were able to insert the LMAS and provide tidal volumes greater than 150 ml (estimated dead space). Time to insertion and first ventilation was 83.2 ± 29 s. No significant difference related to previous BLS training (P = 0.85), technical education (P = 0.07) or gender could be demonstrated (P = 0.25).ConclusionIn manikin laypersons could insert LMAS in the correct direction after onsite instruction by a simple manual with a high success rate. This indicates some basic procedural understanding and intellectual transfer in principle. Operating errors (n = 91) were frequently not recognized and corrected (n = 77). Improvements in labeling and the quality of instructional photographs may reduce individual error and may optimize understanding.

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Emergency Medical Services Response Times in Rural, Suburban, and Urban Areas

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minutes; P < .001) (Table 2).Discussion | Through this quality improvement process, we found that the rapid retriage protocol identified critically injured patients at higher risk for poor outcomes who could benefit from the use of rapid retriage. For critically injured ED trauma transfer patients who died, especially those with blunt trauma rather than penetrating trauma, increased time at a nontrauma hospital prior to transfer could have contributed to the higher mortality rate. In California's exclusive trauma system, data for patients cared for in nontrauma hospitals are not systematically available, even for patients transferred to a trauma center. In this study, we identified important clinical data elements that are not routinely obtained from referring nontrauma hospitals. A regional trauma center committee is using this information to create a consensus-based trauma transfer performance improvement page within each site's current trauma registry. This would enable the recording of data necessary to understand the emergency transfer process to improve the care for this vulnerable critically injured population.

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First Aid and Harm Minimization for Victims of Road Trauma: A Population Study

Cited by 37 publications

References 11 publications

Knowledge of the Portuguese population on Basic Life Support and availability to attend training

Knowledge of the Portuguese population on Basic Life Support and availability to attend training

Does a 4 diagram manual enable laypersons to operate the laryngeal mask supreme®? A pilot study in the manikin

Emergency Medical Services Response Times in Rural, Suburban, and Urban Areas

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