Davey C M T, Mieville K E, Simpson R, Aldington D
ST1 GPVTS, Frimley Park Hospital, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Hampshire.
J R Army Med Corps. 2012 Sep;158(3):186-9. doi: 10.1136/jramc-158-03-07.
To assess the confidence of deploying Role 1 Medical Officers (MOs) in the use of parenteral analgesia, to collate opinion as to whether analgesia training for Role 1 MOs is fit for purpose and to explore options for future analgesic approaches at Role 1.
A survey distributed to Role 1 doctors prior to deployment to Afghanistan.
Areas of expressed concern included the use of ketamine and a lack of experience of intraosseous drug administration. Qualitative data collected included anecdotal experiences with analgesia administration which provides evidence to support a change in training.
Doctors have the capability to provide good analgesic care but lack the confidence and experience to do it effectively. Improved analgesia training is required for deploying Role 1 MOs.
