Creating Digital Rescue Sheets.

Area of Science:

• Engineering
• Computer Science
• Emergency Medicine

Background:

• Current rescue sheets are paper-based DIN A4 documents, hindering efficient digital transformation.
• Emerging technologies like eCall and International Standard Accident Number (ISAN) enable digital rescue sheet functionalities.
• The need for improved data availability and functionality in emergency response is critical.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose a process for creating digital rescue sheets by addressing design considerations.
• To facilitate the digital transformation of rescue processes in road traffic accidents.
• To enhance the accessibility and functionality of rescue information for emergency personnel.

Main Methods:

• Transforming high-resolution car manufacturer models into small files via shape abstraction.
• Mapping car bodies to generic representative models based on defined car body types.
• Developing a three-level hierarchical tree data structure for managing complex car components.
• Creating a data format for transmission ensuring visualization data and small file size for poor internet connectivity.

Main Results:

• A novel process for generating digital rescue sheets from complex vehicle data.
• A hierarchical data structure enabling efficient storage and retrieval of vehicle component information.
• A compact data format optimized for transmission under adverse network conditions.
• Reduced storage requirements through the use of generic representative car models.

Conclusions:

• The developed process offers a viable solution for creating efficient digital rescue sheets.
• This approach supports the digital transformation of emergency response for road traffic accidents.
• Future work will involve evaluating the approach with automotive manufacturers and stakeholders.