A simulation-based randomized controlled trial was designed with the objective to assess the time needed to achieve spinal stabilization using a scoop stretcher compared to a vacuum mattress.
A simulation-based randomized controlled trial was designed with the objective to assess the time needed to achieve spinal stabilization using a scoop stretcher compared to a vacuum mattress. The participants will be recruited among healthcare workers from one Emergency Medical Service. Then, the participants will first act as patient and undergo spinal stabilization from an other team, afterwards they will have to complete a spinal stabilization either using a scoop stretcher or a vacuum mattress, depending on allocation regarding randomization. The sessions will be video recorded to allow subsequent assessment.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
15
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Genève TEAM Ambulances
Geneva, Switzerland
Change in time to perform the procedure
The time required to complete the procedure from the team leader's order to start, until the device is left up from the ground, measured in seconds.
Time frame: At study session (real-time assessment), in July or August
Quality of stabilization
Quality of stabilization (accuracy of tightening of restraints belts) regarding the standard operating procedure
Time frame: At study session (real-time assessment), in July or August
Level of anxiety
Participants will estimate their level of anxiety on a visual analog scale from 0 = "No anxiety at all" to 10 = "The worst anxiety imaginable".
Time frame: 5 minutes after spinal stabilization, on a questionnaire
Level of comfort
Participants will estimate their level of comfort on a visual analog scale from 0 = "Very, very comfortable" to 10 = "Very, very uncomfortable".
Time frame: 5 minutes after spinal stabilization, on a questionnaire
Degree of induced dyspnoea or shortness of breath
Participants will estimate their degree of induced dyspnoea or shortness of breath on a visual analog scale from 0 = "No dyspnoea or shortness of breath" to 10 = "The worst imaginable dyspnoea".
Time frame: 5 minutes after spinal stabilization, on a questionnaire
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