Pilot Simulation Task Trainer for Prehospital Management of Neck Hemorrhage

The authors aimed to address the lack of guidance and training for first responders in the prehospital management of penetrating neck injuries (PNI), which are critical due to their potential for fatal hemorrhage. They developed a novel training curriculum and synthetic medical simulator to enhance the skills of athletic trainers and physicians, specifically targeting the identification of bleeding patterns, hemorrhage control, and patient transfer. The pilot implementation demonstrated positive feedback from participants, indicating the effectiveness of simulation-based training in improving response to these high-risk injuries.