TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - Helicopter evacuation following a rural trauma: an emergency medicine simulation scenario using innovative simulation technology
JO  - Curēus
A1  - Whalen, Desmond
A1  - Harty, Chris
A1  - Ravalia, Mohamed
A1  - Renouf, Tia
A1  - Alani, Sabrina
A1  - Brown, Robert
A1  - Dubrowski, Adam
SP  - e524
EP  - e524
VL  - 8
IS  - 3
N2  - The relevance of simulation as a teaching tool for medical professionals working in rural and remote contexts is apparent when low-frequency, high-risk situations are considered. Simulation training has been shown to enhance learning and improve patient outcomes in urban settings. However, there are few simulation scenarios designed to teach rural trauma management during complex medical transportation. In this technical report, we present a scenario using a medevac helicopter (Replica of Sikorsky S-92 designed by Virtual Marine Technology, St. John's, NL) at a rural community. This case can be used for training primary care physicians who are working in a rural or remote setting, or as an innovative addition to emergency medicine and pre-hospital care training programs.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 2168-8184
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.524
ID  - ref1
ER  -