Presented at: Conférence Journées Québécoises de la Recherche en Santé Respiratoire (JQRSR) 2021, Montreal, Canada.
Publisher: Quebec Respiratory Health Research Network.
Type: Conference Abstract (Provincial).
Abstract Number: 8.
Full Abstract
Introduction: A mobile laboratory is used to conduct evaluative research to test medical processes or devices outside of a healthcare facility. This study aims to describe and test a mobile research laboratory dedicated to conduct research on mass casualty management situations, including respiratory disorders.
Methods: The development of the mobile laboratory focused on a command post, drone, and scientific sub-platforms (sampling, measurements, simulation and primary care). Eight scientific research activities tested its usefulness (site deployment, taking charge of the casualty, medical extraction, equipment transportations, casualty card, protective equipment, drone-clinician safety, experimental layout accessories). A casualty management simulation in a contaminated environment (e.g.: Sarin) provided a context; using a research tool from an adaptation of Maitland-Dougall's military training model. Automated capabilities were also tested (IDSIDE: protocol management with alerts; ORCA: statistics and map on the use of vehicle, anomaly and pre-set alarms; Drone Phantom-IV: tracking system and statistics). Other tests were: Personal protective equipment, Radio-communication, GPS, Internet (literature databases, mail and scientific sites).
Results: The mobile laboratory's measurement tools were used efficiently at all times. The following five research activities were identified as future potential studies: casualty management, medical extraction, equipment transportations, protective equipment gaps, drone-clinician safety. Two can be mixed with others while one was not scientifically relevant.
Discussion: The results suggest that the mobile laboratory can undertake several scientific activities and revealed key advantages (i.e.: independency and flexibility).
Acknowledgements: MEDINT CBRNE Group for its entrepreneurship initiatives provided for free (use of resources).
Citation (APA)
Bourassa, S., Leclerc, J., & Jouvet, P. (2021). The making of a mobile laboratory in support of scientific research projects – A moving solution to research continuity [Abstract]. Conférence Journées Québécoises de la Recherche en Santé Respiratoire, Montreal, Canada. Quebec Respiratory Health Research Network.