Using Immersive Simulation for Training First Responders for Mass Casualty Incidents

Using immersive simulation for training first responders for mass casualty incidents.

OBJECTIVES A descriptive study was performed to better understand the possible utility of immersive virtual reality simulation for training first responders in a mass casualty event. METHODS Utilizing a virtual reality cave automatic virtual environment (CAVE) and high-fidelity human patient simulator (HPS), a group of experts modeled a football stadium that experienced a terrorist explosion ...

Utility-theoretic training for mass casualty incidents

This paper describes an approach to training emergency responders for mass casualty incidents. The approach is derived from a methodology and supporting software system called Summit. The Summit approach uses an integration of scenarios, hierarchical task analysis, interaction modeling, and expected utility theory to represent how actors engage in complex tasks; here we model mass casualty inci...

Value of a Ludic Simulation in Training First Responders to Manage Blast Incidents

The ludic, or gamelike, potential of simulations used in training is explored in this project, in which a prototype game was developed that had the mandate to train first responders to manage explosive blast incidents using an entertaining and engaging learning experience. One hypothesis and one question were postulated. The hypothesis was that the ludic component would make the game engaging, ...

Designing Simulation-based Training Scenarios for Emergency Medical First Responders

Simulation-based training is a promising instructional approach for training military and civilian medical first responders such as EMTs. There is a need for first responder training in cognitively-based skills such as situation assessment and decision making. We are developing a training program for first responders that uses mannequin-based simulation technology effectively to fill this train...

Surgeons call for community response to mass casualty incidents.