Transoceanic Telementoring of Tube Thoracostomy Insertion: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Telementored Versus Unmentored Insertion of Tube Thoracostomy by Military Medical Technicians

Telemedicine Journal and E-health : the Official Journal of the American Telemedicine Association
Andrew W KirkpatrickElon Glassberg

Abstract

Background: Tension pneumothorax is a frequent cause of potentially preventable death. Tube thoracostomy (TT) can obviate death but is invasive and fraught with complications even in experienced hands. We assessed the utility of a remote international virtual network (RIVN) of specialized mentors to remotely guide military medical technicians (medics) using wireless informatics. Methods: Medics were randomized to insert TT in training mannequins (TraumaMan; Abacus ALS, Meadowbrook, Australia) supervised by RIVN or not. The RIVN consisted of trauma surgeons in Canada and Australia and a senior medic in Ohio. Medics wore a helmet-mounted wireless camera with laser pointer to confirm anatomy and two-way voice communication using commercial software (Skype®). Performance was measured through objective task completion (pass/fail) regarding safety during the procedure, proper location, and secure anchoring of the tube, in addition to remote mentor opinion and subjective debrief. Results: Fourteen medics attempted TT, seven mentored and seven not. The RIVN was functional and surgeons on either side of the globe had real-time communication with the mentees. TT placement was considered safe, successful, and secure in 100% of mentored (n...Continue Reading

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