SAEMF/RAMS Medical Student Research Grant - $2,500

"Integration of Simulation Into Rapid Sequence Intubation Training for Advanced Life Support/Basic Life Support Paramedics"

This project is highly relevant and crucial to the advancement of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and emergency medicine. As the field increasingly embraces simulation-based training, it is essential to address the specific needs of high-stakes procedures like Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI). RSI is a critical procedure with significant risks if performed incorrectly; therefore, it is vital that EMS providers train in conditions that closely simulate real-life scenarios.

Currently, there is a notable lack of studies comparing traditional table-top training methods with high-fidelity simulation for RSI, presenting a key opportunity for this research. By investigating these training methods, this project aims to fill a significant gap in the literature.

The primary focus of this project is to enhance provider competence and confidence, ultimately improving patient outcomes in high-acuity situations. The results could have broad implications for refining simulation-based training across both pre-hospital and in-hospital emergency medicine settings, potentially setting new standards for training practices and improving overall patient care.

Recipient(s)

  • Adhitya Balaji, NREMT

    Adhitya Balaji

    Trustees of Indiana University

    "Integration of Simulation Into Rapid Sequence Intubation Training for Advanced Life Support/Basic Life Support Paramedics"

    Adhitya Balaji is a second-year medical student at the Indiana University School of Medicine and a graduate of Indiana University Bloomington, where he earned a double major in molecular life sciences and neuroscience with a minor in economics. Adhitya is actively involved in advancing emergency medical services (EMS) through his role in quality assurance and education for Indiana University Health LifeLine, a comprehensive regional EMS provider, while also working clinically as an emergency medical technician (EMT) on a 9-1-1 ambulance. His research interests focus on EMS, simulation, quality improvement, and medical education. Adhitya also serves as the director of Midwest Outreach for The Journal of Collegiate Emergency Medical Services and as graduate advisor for Indiana University Collegiate Emergency Medical Services (IC-EMS), the collegiate EMS agency at IU Bloomington. He plans to pursue a career in emergency medicine with a special interest in prehospital medicine.