The field of aeromedical evacuation encompasses different levels of coordination, communication, and effort in transporting ill or injured to higher levels of care. From the time a person is injured in the field though the arrival at a fixed facility hospital, the patient entrusts care to people assumed to be trained professionals. In reality, the issues surrounding the deployment of personnel has holes in the process. The demand is high in times of crisis and the need for well-trained individuals is paramount. However, at this time the training methodologies are outdated and not based on any science or real world application. Identifying ways to better train using scientifically sound principles and instill safety in healthcare members should
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This issue may seem like a straight forward issue on the surface. However, through the course of research on the subject, findings point to minimal attention on the matter. It can be identified that even though we have increased the speed and efficiency of patient transport more needs to be done in the science of ergonomics in movement. As late as 2014 papers still highlight gaps in information and training for those persons tasked with transporting patients. The data gathered in the study by McNeill, et al brought light to a disturbing find. Those workers in the AE side related good quality training while those in the CASF did not share the positive sentiments. The lack of trained members and time to train up members wax …show more content…
The methods trained are also in question. The methods used for lifting and moving the NATO litters are based on illustrations from old Army manuals. The same manuals do not describe the ergonomics or any other scientific research performed in order to come to the recommended conclusions. This leads us to question the entire manual being used in training all of the persons tasked with patient movement. Finally, the implementation of training any new recommendations to the entire Aeromedical Evacuation Community. The considerations that much of the force is comprised of reservist that are serving two days a month and get two weeks per year for training time. The aspects of training any recommended techniques are inclusive of time, space, and
This issue may seem like a straight forward issue on the surface. However, through the course of research on the subject, findings point to minimal attention on the matter. It can be identified that even though we have increased the speed and efficiency of patient transport more needs to be done in the science of ergonomics in movement. As late as 2014 papers still highlight gaps in information and training for those persons tasked with transporting patients. The data gathered in the study by McNeill, et al brought light to a disturbing find. Those workers in the AE side related good quality training while those in the CASF did not share the positive sentiments. The lack of trained members and time to train up members wax …show more content…
The methods trained are also in question. The methods used for lifting and moving the NATO litters are based on illustrations from old Army manuals. The same manuals do not describe the ergonomics or any other scientific research performed in order to come to the recommended conclusions. This leads us to question the entire manual being used in training all of the persons tasked with patient movement. Finally, the implementation of training any new recommendations to the entire Aeromedical Evacuation Community. The considerations that much of the force is comprised of reservist that are serving two days a month and get two weeks per year for training time. The aspects of training any recommended techniques are inclusive of time, space, and