Publications by authors named "F Della Corte"
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of first responders in applying the START triage protocol during simulated mass casualty incidents and to identify factors influencing their performance and triage times.
- - Out of 1,090 simulated casualties, 83.6% were accurately triaged, with specific factors like heart rate and injury severity influencing overtriage, while factors like blood pressure were linked to undertriage.
- - The analysis also found that triage codes and the experience level of responders were significant in determining how quickly they could exit the scene after triaging patients.
Purpose: The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has revived the debate on the optimal tidal volume during acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Some experts recommend 6 mL/kg of predicted body weight (PBW) for all patients, while others suggest 7-9 mL/kg PBW for those with compliance >50 mL/cmHO. We investigated whether a tidal volume ≥ 7 ml/kg PBW may be safe in COVID-19 patients, particularly those with compliance >50 mL/cmHO.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLung-protective strategies using low Vt and moderate positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) are considered best practice in critical care, but interventional trials have never been conducted in patients with acute brain injuries because of concerns about carbon dioxide control and the effect of PEEP on cerebral hemodynamics. To test the hypothesis that ventilation with lower VT and higher PEEP compared to conventional ventilation would improve clinical outcomes in patients with acute brain injury. In this multicenter, open-label, controlled clinical trial, 190 adult patients with acute brain injury were assigned to receive either a lung-protective or a conventional ventilatory strategy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: In the past decade, humanitarian emergencies have been increasing, leading to an higher demand for humanitarian health professionalization. Education and training are critical for preparing these workers to provide effective care during crises. Understanding the current state-of-the-art in humanitarian health education is essential to inform research and development of future educational programs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: This study aimed to develop and evaluate a scenario-based e-simulation (SBES) to address the limited avilability of accessible and practical training for humanitarian public health responders. The objectives included SBES customisation, effectiveness evaluation, and identifying learning-enhancing design elements.
Design: A university-based, mixed-methods action research design.