ENHANCING THE EFFICIENCY OF RESUSCITATION TEAMS DURING MASS PATIENT INFLUXES
Abstract
High patient volume during mass influxes places significant demands on resuscitation teams, necessitating the implementation of optimized emergency care algorithms and strengthening the organizational readiness of medical services. This study presents an analysis of factors influencing the effectiveness of resuscitation teams in emergencies, epidemic outbreaks, and large-scale accidents. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of urgent ultrasound protocols (FAST, eFAST, RUSH, BLUE), which enable rapid patient assessment, identification of life-threatening conditions, and optimization of triage and subsequent management strategies. Time metrics of team response, the structure of team interactions, adherence to standardized protocols, and the significance of initial triage were evaluated. Based on a comparative analysis of different emergency care models, practical measures are proposed to improve patient routing, resource allocation, staff training, and the integration of modern monitoring technologies. Incorporating urgent ultrasound into the initial stage of care allows for faster diagnosis, better-informed clinical decision-making, and significantly enhances the operational efficiency of resuscitation teams during mass patient admissions.
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