Disaster Triage Skills Training: An Introductory Virtual Simulation for Medical Students

• 2023

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• Kiran Pandit; Emma Healy; Raleigh Todman; Ashley Kingon; Melissa Wright; Marc Raymond
PMID: 37250611DOI: https://doi.org/10.7759%2Fcureus.39417

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This article is about a virtual simulation program that helps medical students learn disaster triage skills. It describes how the training prepares students to handle emergencies by teaching them to prioritize patients based on the severity of their conditions. The simulation offers a safe and controlled environment for practice, helping students gain confidence and improve decision-making skills in real-life disaster situations. The program aims to enhance readiness among future healthcare professionals, ensuring they are better equipped to respond effectively during disasters or mass casualty events.

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Focus Areas: CBRNE; Infectious Disease; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather; Trauma; Violence

Audience: Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Education, Medical; Emergency Medicine; Triage; Disaster Medicine; Simulation Training

Institutions: Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Columbia University

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