Publications by authors named "Ty Nichols"
Simulation Training for In-Flight Medical Emergencies Improves Provider Knowledge and Confidence.
Aerosp Med Hum Perform
December 2018
Article Synopsis
- In-flight medical emergencies are common, happening in roughly 1 out of every 100 to 1000 flights, yet medical training for these scenarios is mostly lacking.
- A proposed solution is to integrate specialized education on these emergencies into existing medical student courses, enhancing their knowledge and response skills.
- A study with 18 students showed a significant improvement in knowledge after a two-week course that included simulations, with pretest scores rising from 76% to 87%, indicating that this training is effective and well-received.
Introduction: Carrying standard safety gear (beacon, probe, and shovel), planning a route of descent, and recreating with companions can help to mitigate the risk of injury or death resulting from avalanches in the backcountry. The goal of this study was to identify factors associated with performance of these safety practices.
Methods: A convenience sample of backcountry skiers and snowboarders was surveyed in 2016 at the backcountry gates of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.