From Theory to Practice: The Impact of In-Situ Full Scale Drills on Mass Casualty Incidence Preparedness among Emergency Medical Technicians and Emergency Department Staff in a Peripheral Hospital in Lebanon.
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Key Points
The aim is to assess how in-situ full-scale drills improve the preparedness of emergency staff for mass casualty incidents.
Conducted an in-situ full-scale drill for triage and transport decisions
Distributed retrospective pre-post surveys to assess knowledge and comfort with preparedness
Participation included 55 emergency medical technicians and hospital staff
34 surveys were completed by participants
Drill significantly improved preparedness in all assessed areas
Ongoing statistical analysis to confirm the effectiveness and factors influencing outcomes
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Implication
Demonstrates enhanced preparedness for mass casualty incidents in emergency staff, indicating the necessity for continuous training.