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Quality Indicators for Avalanche Victim Management and Rescue
Alexandre Kottmann1,2,3, Mathieu Pasquier2,3, Giacomo Strapazzon3,4,5
1Rega-Swiss Air Ambulance, Zürich Airport, 8058 Zürich, Switzerland.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|September 28, 2021
Summary
This study identified 23 quality indicators (QIs) for avalanche victim rescue. These indicators provide objective feedback for continuous quality improvement in avalanche rescue operations.
Area of Science:
- Emergency Medicine
- Mountain Rescue
- Avalanche Safety
Background:
- Avalanche victim management and rescue decisions are complex and occur in hazardous environments.
- Effective quality measurement is crucial for improving outcomes in avalanche rescue.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and establish key quality indicators (QIs) for the management and rescue of avalanche victims.
- To develop a standardized set of metrics for assessing avalanche rescue quality.
Main Methods:
- Convened a panel of internal and external experts from the International Commission for Mountain Emergency Medicine (ICAR MedCom).
- Utilized brainstorming and a five-round modified nominal group technique.
- Applied the National Quality Forum Measure Evaluation Criteria for QI selection.
Main Results:
- A consensus process identified 23 relevant quality indicators (QIs).
- These QIs are designed to measure the quality of avalanche victim management and rescue.
- The identified QIs facilitate objective feedback on clinical performance.
Conclusions:
- The 23 identified QIs offer a valuable tool for continuous quality improvement in avalanche rescue.
- These indicators help pinpoint areas for enhancement in avalanche rescue protocols and training.
- Objective feedback through QIs can elevate the standard of care for avalanche victims.
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