Effect of cold environments on technical performance and perceived workload and stress during advanced medical procedures: a randomized controlled simulation study
While cold environments had low impact on procedural time, they significantly increased perceived workload and stress among rescue personnel. Experience mitigated these effects, emphasizing the importance of tailored training programs to enhance both technical and non-technical skills in challenging conditions. While this study has explored the impact of temperature, it would be valuable to investigate how other environmental factors, such as wind and rain, might affect clinical actions.
Authors
- Luigi Festi
- Simon Rauch (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3264-6303)
- Hermann Brugger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2752-6929)
- Giacomo Strapazzon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4402-8633)
- Giulia Roveri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3762-3661)
- Erika Borotto
- Lorenzo Gamberini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4364-9163)
- Frederik Eisendle (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8413-0823)
Institutions
- Innsbruck Medical University (AT)
- Universität Innsbruck (AT)
- Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi (IT)
- Institute of Mountain Emergency Medicine (IT)
- Ospedale Maggiore Carlo Alberto Pizzardi (IT)
- Fondazione Audiologica Varese (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Scandinavian Journal of Trauma Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
- Published
- 2025-07-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13049-025-01373-8
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.38
Funders
- European Commission
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research
- Università degli Studi di Padova
- Università degli Studi dell'Insubria