emergency services, department members noticed that rescue training focuses mainly on the technical aspects of a rescue with little emphasis on patient considerations. With this in mind, the department ensures the inclusion of high-fidelity patient simulations during rescue training
more usable in the emergency care environments,” says Benjamin van Nugteren, Programme Manager (Degree) of the EMC Department. Patient care and technology assistance are essential factors in modern search and rescue
Technology is fast becoming a core part of the teaching, learning and assessment practices of the UJ Department of Emergency Medical Care (EMC). An example is the different cellular phone-based applications to assist in clinical practice guidelines or interventions regarding certain drugs or techniques. In addition, previously bulky high specification technology has been made more portable and introduced into the emergency care environment. These include devices like ultrasound and arterial blood gas machines. “Various rescue technologies such as infrared, artificial intelligence and drone devices are also becoming fairly common in daily practice. In addition, digitisation of paper-based records and reference documentation is also becoming standard practice. In essence general technology is becoming
operations. Emergency care providers would like to see
scenarios,” says Benjamin. Advanced manikins, multi-
improvements in the approach to rescue incidents and bridge the gap between the technical components and patient care aspects of rescue. This would include the research, design and development of improved rescue techniques, patient packaging and monitoring, and other related equipment to ensure that the patient is central to the rescue. The department envisages African solutions being found to satisfy these needs. Technology can assist in putting the patient at the centre of any operation. “Over the years, while being engaged operationally in the
parameter monitoring, infusion pumps and ventilators are some of the examples of equipment available to students during certain scenarios. With their understanding of the various phases and processes involved in the different rescue disciplines, students must assess, treat, package, extract and transport the patient using appropriate techniques for the type of environment and the patient’s presentation. Simulation-based activities play an important role in students’
Technology advances, BUT PATIENTS REMAIN AT THE CENTRE
Mr Connor Hartnady (right) and Mr Benjamin van Nugteren (bottom right) Programme Manager, Emergency Medical Care
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