Virtual Reality Simulation for Assessment of Hemorrhage Control and SALT Triage Performance: A Comparison of Prehospital to In-Hospital Emergency Responders

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• Nicholas Kman; David Way; Ashish Panchal; Jeremy Patterson; Jillian McGrath; Douglas Danforth
PMID: 40916379DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/s1049023x25101349

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This article describes a study where emergency responders used virtual reality (VR) to practice handling mass-casualty incidents, focusing on triage and stopping bleeding using the SALT method. EMS professionals performed better and faster than medical trainees, but even trainees did well after short training. Most participants could control life-threatening bleeding quickly and sort patients correctly. The VR system helped identify common mistakes and showed that realistic practice can improve skills for real emergencies. The study suggests VR is a useful tool for training first responders in disaster situations.

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Focus Area: Trauma

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Clinical Competence; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Hemorrhage; Time Factors; Triage; Wounds and Injuries; Virtual Reality; Mass Casualty Incidents; Emergency Responders; Simulation Training

Institutions: The Ohio State University

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