New Triage System: Using Digitized Information Entered via a Digital Pen
Shinya Yaguchi, Katsuhiro Itoh, Hitoshi Yamamura · Prehospital and Disaster Medicine · 2017
Methods: A first-person case study analysis of a 2005, Greyhound bus accident, which occurred near Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, was analyzed.Results: Achieving success and organization of a catastrophic event or natural disaster requires the recognition of the importance of scene control and command, accurate triage and the assurance of destination resource capacity.Multi casualty events are rare, and due to sparse exposure, first responders have limited experience to manage these events effectively.Mass casualty exercises are generally used, although no standardized method exists to evaluate their function and effectiveness.Accurate and timely information are essential in successful multi-casualty events; however, inexperience and limitations often lead to ineffective and inaccurate triage, treatment and transportation of patients.Conclusion: To ensure efficient and effective mass casualty response, future research should focus on adequate professional development programs for first responders.In addition, tools and instruments to aid in successful multi-casualty events would be an asset in achieving success.