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Introduction: Taiwan, situated at the junction of the Philippine Sea Plate and the Eurasian Plate within the seismically active Circum-Pacific Volcanic Belt, experiences frequent earthquakes. It’s crucial to implement the concept of emergency evacuation among the populace and strengthen the disaster response capabilities of local governments. This paper shares experiences of nurse participating in Taiwan’s NAP certification, focusing on the training course of medical teams for specialized search and rescue missions.
Methods: Specialized Search and Rescue Teams (SSART) excel in rescuing individuals from disaster environments. On-site medical stations and medical personnel deployment ensure appropriate medical care for rescued patients and team member. Specialized Search and Rescue Medical Team (SSARMT) needs more specific training. This study divided the SSARMT training course into four main aspects from November 2023 to April 2024. It includes 2 simulation tests and evaluated at the end of April.
Results: SSARMT training course is categorized into knowledge, skills, emotional, and physical aspects. The knowledge aspect emphasizes new insights such as USAR mission briefing, medical station setup, injury mechanisms, and medical knowledge. Skills training includes trauma management, equipment operating, and rope rescue techniques. Emotional support is crucial for coping with the severity of injuries, unexpected aftershocks, and providing robust psychological support. Physical endurance is necessary for executing medical care while wearing full safety gear at disaster sites. We passed the Taiwan NAP certification and became the 10th team in Taiwan.
Discussion: The caregiving model of disaster response requires training and practice. Nursing education emphasizes professional skills alongside humanistic qualities, empathy, and compassion. It’s recommended to strengthen the emotional and physical aspects. Individuals trapped in disaster sites undergo terrifying experiences impacting both physical and mental health. Specially trained nursing professionals can provide holistic care and support for the physical and psychological well-being of the injured, demonstrating the value of nursing across diverse settings.
