Opportunity for a Community Health Fair Model of Bleeding Control Training.
Publication/Presentation Date
4-2-2024
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Traumatic hemorrhage is a prevalent cause of death nationally, with >50% of civilian deaths estimated to be preventable with more timely intervention. This study investigated the efficacy of training large and diverse audiences in bleeding control methods including tourniquets in community health fair settings.
METHODS: A booth was utilized for bleeding control training at community health fairs via direct demonstrations of pressure, wound packing, and commercial and improvised tourniquet application followed by hands-on practice. Participants self-rated their perceived abilities while instructors rated the participant competency.
RESULTS: 117 community members participated during two fairs, though not every person completed every portion of the training. Average age was 33 (range 6-82) and the majority were female (65.0%). There was no difference in self-perceived skill compared to trainer grading of participant's ability to identify life-threatening bleeding (112 (97.4%) vs 106 (97.2%);
DISCUSSION: Community fair classes provide opportunities to train large and diverse audiences in bleeding control techniques. However, participants overestimated their ability to appropriately apply tourniquets. Further investigation is needed into best educational approaches to optimize the impact of bleeding control kits that have been distributed in multiple states.
First Page
31348241241745
Last Page
31348241241745
ISSN
1555-9823
Published In/Presented At
DePolo, N., Dellen, M., Hughes, E., Ike, A., Lum, S., Mukherjee, K., Turay, D., & Burruss, S. (2024). Opportunity for a Community Health Fair Model of Bleeding Control Training. The American surgeon, 31348241241745. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/00031348241241745
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
38562123
Department(s)
Department of Surgery, Fellows and Residents
Document Type
Article