title: Use of simulation technology in Australian Defence Force resuscitation training.
abstract: Realistic training of health personnel for the resuscitation of military casualties is problematic. There are few opportunities for personnel to obtain the necessary experience unless working in a busy emergency or trauma environment. Even so, the specific nature of military trauma means that many aspects of casualty management may not be adequately covered in the civilian domain. This paper discusses the use of advanced simulation technology in the training of military resuscitation teams. Such training has been available to members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) for two years.
authors.affiliation: Defence Medical Services, Sydney Medical Simulation Centre, North Shore Hospital, Sydney.
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Hendrickse
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Ellis
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Morris
mesh_terms: D001315:Australia; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000379:methods*; D008348:Manikins; D008887:Military Medicine / Q000193:education* / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D008889:Military Personnel; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012151:Resuscitation / Q000193:education* / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards