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Initial Steps in Training the Public about Bleeding Control: Surgeon Participation and Evaluation
Lenworth M Jacobs1, Karyl J Burns2, Peter T Pons3
1Department of Surgery, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT.
Journal of the American College of Surgeons
|May 15, 2017
Summary
Surgeons overwhelmingly support public bleeding control training, with 93% deeming the course appropriate for laypeople. This initiative aims to prepare citizens to manage severe bleeding emergencies.
Area of Science:
- Emergency Medicine
- Surgical Education
Background:
- Rising incidence of active shooter events and mass casualty incidents necessitates public preparedness.
- Severe bleeding from everyday injuries also highlights the need for widespread bleeding control knowledge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide bleeding control training to surgeons at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress.
- To assess surgeons' views on prioritizing public bleeding control education by the ACS.
- To evaluate surgeon trainees' perceptions of the course's suitability for a public audience.
Main Methods:
- An educational program was implemented.
- A post-course evaluation was conducted to gauge the appropriateness of the bleeding control course for the general public.
Main Results:
- 341 surgeons received training and successfully demonstrated bleeding control techniques.
- 93.79% of respondents agreed that the ACS should prioritize public bleeding control training.
- 93.13% of respondents found the training level appropriate for the public.
Conclusions:
- Trained surgeons strongly advocate for the ACS to prioritize public bleeding control education.
- Expanding training to healthcare professionals as instructors and engaging the public can create a prepared citizenry for bleeding emergencies.
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