Development of the Aerial Remote Triage System using drones in mass casualty scenarios: A survey of international experts

Álvarez-García, Cristina; Cámara-Anguita, Sixto; López-Hens, José María; Granero-Moya, Nani; López-Franco, María Dolores; María-Comino-Sanz, Inés; Sanz-Martos, Sebastián; Hidalgo, Pedro Luis Pancorbo

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0242947

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“…This may easily detect mobile casualties [ 55 ] but more advanced techniques may also be able to detect more subtle signs of life in immobile victims [ 63 ]. Remote triage algorithms to complement standard triage techniques have been developed and the overall concept has been welcomed by experienced clinicians [ 64 ]. New methods of triage are a rapidly evolving area of major incident management and the incorporation of remote techniques utilising UAVs are likely to be an important addition to triage capability.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Unmanned aerial vehicles and pre-hospital emergency medicine

Surman,

Lockey

2024

Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med

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Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are used in many industrial and commercial roles and have an increasing number of medical applications. This article reviews the characteristics of UAVs and their current applications in pre-hospital emergency medicine. The key roles are transport of equipment and medications and potentially passengers to or from a scene and the use of cameras to observe or communicate with remote scenes. The potential hazards of UAVs both deliberate or accidental are also discussed.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

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Unmanned aerial vehicles and pre-hospital emergency medicine

Surman,

Lockey

2024

Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med

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“…27 Incidents involving the release of CBRN substances add complexity to the accessibility because of the need for area securement, decontamination from toxic materials, and the use of adequate personal protective equipment (PPE). 28 The use of drones in MCIs 29 has recently emerged as a promising technology for both remote triage 30 and first aid equipment delivery. 31…”

Section: Development Of the Casualty Nest And Access To Victimsmentioning

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Logistic Red Flags in Mass-Casualty Incidents and Disasters: A Problem-Based Approach

Gamberini

Imbrìaco

Ingrassia

et al. 2022

Prehosp. Disaster med.

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Background: Mass-casualty incidents (MCIs) and disasters are characterized by a high heterogeneity of effects and may pose important logistic challenges that could hamper the emergency rescue operations. The main objective of this study was to establish the most frequent logistic challenges (red flags) observed in a series of Italian disasters with a problem-based approach and to verify if the 80-20 rule of the Pareto principle is respected. Methods: A series of 138 major events from 1944 through 2020 with a Disaster Severity Score (DSS) ≥ four and five or more victims were analyzed for the presence of twelve pre-determined red flags. A Pareto graph was built considering the most frequently observed red flags, and eventual correlations between the number of red flags and the components of the DSS were investigated. Results: Eight out of twelve red flags covered 80% of the events, therefore not respecting the 80-20 rule; the number of red flags showed a low positive correlation with most of the components of the DSS score. The Pareto analysis showed that potential hazards, casualty nest area > 2.5km2, number of victims over 50, evacuation noria over 20km, number of nests > five, need for extrication, complex access to victims, and complex nest development were the most frequently observed red flags. Conclusions: Logistic problems observed in MCIs and disaster scenarios do not follow the 80-20 Pareto rule; this demands for careful and early evaluation of different logistic red flags to appropriately tailor the rescue response.

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“…71 Álvarez-Garcia et al developed an aerial remote triage system. 74 Drones with loudspeakers can also address crowds, such as directing them to safety or to perform behaviors directed by emergency personnel staff. 75 One such application may be for direction of mass decontamination in chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) disasters.…”

Section: Mass Casualty Responsementioning

confidence: 99%