Scand J Trauma Resus
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Scand J Trauma Resus · Sep 2024
Consensus on innovations and future directions of community first responder schemes in United Kingdom: a national nominal group technique study.
We aimed to achieve consensus among NHS and community stakeholders to identify and prioritise innovations in Community First Responder (CFR) schemes. ⋯ This article established consensus on innovations in the CFR schemes and their ranking for improving the provision of care delivered by CFRs in communities. The consensus-building process also informed policy- and decision-makers on the potential future change agenda for CFR schemes.
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Scand J Trauma Resus · Sep 2024
Comparative StudyEvaluating the accuracy and reliability of AI chatbots in disseminating the content of current resuscitation guidelines: a comparative analysis between the ERC 2021 guidelines and both ChatGPTs 3.5 and 4.
Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots are established as tools for answering medical questions worldwide. Healthcare trainees are increasingly using this cutting-edge technology, although its reliability and accuracy in the context of healthcare remain uncertain. This study evaluated the suitability of Chat-GPT versions 3.5 and 4 for healthcare professionals seeking up-to-date evidence and recommendations for resuscitation by comparing the key messages of the resuscitation guidelines, which methodically set the gold standard of current evidence and recommendations, with the statements of the AI chatbots on this topic. ⋯ We advise healthcare professionals not to rely solely on the tested AI-based chatbots to keep up to date with the latest evidence, as the relevant texts for the task were not part of the training texts of the underlying LLMs, and the lack of conceptual understanding of AI carries a high risk of spreading misconceptions. Original publications should always be considered for comprehensive understanding.
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Scand J Trauma Resus · Sep 2024
Factors affecting the accuracy of prehospital triage application and prehospital scene time in simulated mass casualty incidents.
The contemporary management of mass casualty incidents (MCIs) relies on the effective application of predetermined, dedicated response plans based on current best evidence. Currently, there is limited evidence regarding the factors influencing the accuracy of first responders (FRs) in applying the START protocol and the associated prehospital times during the response to MCIs. The objective of this study was to investigate factors affecting FRs' accuracy in performing prehospital triage in a series of simulated mass casualty exercises. Secondly, we assessed factors affecting triage-to-scene exit time in the same series of exercises. ⋯ Understanding the predictors influencing triage and scene management decision-making by healthcare professionals responding to a mass casualty may facilitate the development of tailored training pathways regarding mass casualty triage and scene management.
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Scand J Trauma Resus · Sep 2024
Observational StudyIncidence and characteristics of prehospital fatalities from haemorrhage in Sweden: a nationwide observational study.
Haemorrhage is a leading cause of preventable mortality in high-income countries and emergency management presents unique challenges in the prehospital setting. The study aimed to determine incidence and characteristics of fatalities from prehospital haemorrhage in Sweden. ⋯ Prehospital mortality from haemorrhage decreased between 2012 and 2021. Trauma was the most common cause which resulted in many years of life lost in a population with a low burden of comorbidities. There were considerable regional differences with low population density associated with higher mortality rate from prehospital haemorrhage.
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Scand J Trauma Resus · Sep 2024
Initial signs in patients with ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms: time for an expanded triad?
Misdiagnosis of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (rAAA) contributes to delayed treatment and potentially higher mortality. The symptomatology in patients with rAAA is complex and challenging, 25-50% presumably fulfill the criteria of the standard triad of signs (STS). The objective was to determine the initial signs registered for patients with verified rAAAs, and to investigate if an expanded diagnostic triad could increase the diagnostic accuracy. ⋯ The expanded MARS-signs could aid in easier and faster identification of rAAA patients, thus facilitating the first step with accurate diagnosis into the lifesaving rAAA care chain. Supportive diagnostic mnemonics and tools are especially important when targeting fatal diagnoses such as rAAA. Further studies are needed to investigate the implementation of the MARS-signs in various clinical settings.