Apoorva Aekka, Rohit Abraham, Michael Hollis, Elizabeth Boudiab, Gieric Laput, Harshadha Purohit, Richa Kumar, Arpita Vyas, Marc Basson, Dinesh Vyas
BACKGROUND: A major factor contributing to global trauma mortality and morbidity is the lack of effective prehospital trauma services in developing settings. We developed a 2-d training course for nondoctor first responders featuring high-fidelity simulation and video-assisted debriefing, self-directed learning videos, and native language instruction. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A pilot session was conducted in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Eighteen local instructors were recruited to train 48 layperson first responders in 10 essential subjects...
August 2015: Journal of Surgical Research