Training of nursing in chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense for aeromedical evacuation in the pandemic

Abstract

Objective: To describe the training of the military nursing team in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense to perform Aeromedical Evacuation in the coronavirus pandemic. This is an experience report about the training of the military nursing team in the Brazilian repatriation mission in China. Four members made up the aerospace nursing team. The period was from February to March 2020. Data analysis was carried out based on the survey of courses that each member of the nursing team had participated before the Operation. Results: Training proved to be essential to meet the specificities of the mission. Conclusions: It is extremely important to operationalize protocols to improve the aeromedical service and transport mechanism, increasing the level of proficiency in the execution of missions. The training of the team allows the construction of necessary knowledge and skills during an aeromedical evacuation, guaranteeing the performance excellence required in this type of mission.

Competencies for Aeromedical Evacuation Practices in Emergencies and Disasters: A Scoping Review

“…To this end, a protocol was developed to ensure the safety of air transport for patients and crew members. Guidance applies to flights of any duration and using any type of aircraft 5,6,7 .…”

“…Emergencies and disasters involving CBRN agents, in addition to causing victims (sometimes en masse), can result in serious social, environmental and economic damage, as was the case of the event that occurred in the municipality of Goiânia (Brazil) in September 1987, involving cesium-137, considered the greatest radiological disaster in the world that happened outside of nuclear power plants, mobilizing numerous government sectors 7 .…”

Competências Para Práticas De Evacuações Aeromédicas Em Emergências E Desastres: Revisão De Escopo

“…Para tanto, foi elaborado um protocolo a fim de garantir a segurança do transporte aéreo de pacientes e membros da tripulação. As orientações se aplicam a voos de qualquer duração e usando qualquer tipo de aeronave 5,6,7 .…”

“…As emergências e desastres envolvendo agentes QBRN, além de causarem vítimas (por vezes em massa), podem resultar em sérios danos sociais, ambientais e econômicos, como foi o caso do evento ocorrido no município de Goiânia (Brasil) em setembro de 1987, envolvendo o césio-137, considerado o maior desastre radiológico do mundo que aconteceu fora de usinas nucleares, mobilizando inúmeros setores do governo 7 .…”