Citation

Whalen D, Harty C, Ravalia M, Renouf T, Alani S, Brown R, Dubrowski A. Cureus 2016; 8(3): e524.

Affiliation

Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Memorial University of Newfoundland ; Marine Institute, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Curēus)

DOI

10.7759/cureus.524

PMID

27081585

PMCID

PMC4829396

Abstract

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.

Language: en