Nursing Assistance on Oceanic Vessels During Migrant Rescue Operations

Authors

  • Laura Mallada Rivero Servicio de Prevención de Riesgos Laborales de la Universidad de Oviedo, Asturias, España. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1933-3588
  • Miguel Ángel Iglesias Blanco Capitán Enfermero de la Guardia Civil. Jefe de Servicio de Asistencia Sanitaria de la Comandancia de Lugo, Galicia, España https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9312-3824
  • Hugo Olmedillas Fernández Dpto. Biología Funcional. Área de Fisiología. Universidad de Oviedo
  • Antonio Blanco Yáñez Capitán Enfermero. Servicio de Sanidad Dirección General de la Guardia Civil. Coordinador enfermería Buques Oceánicos
  • Antonio López Puertas Comandante Enfermero. Jefe de Servicio Sanidad de la Comandancia de Tarragona. Coordinador operativo Buques Oceánicos.
  • David Peña Otero Servicio Cántabro de Salud, Cantabria, España. Grupo de Enfermería. Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón (IiSGM), Madrid, España. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6896-2984

Keywords:

Nursing, Operation Triton, Rescue, Migrants, Emergencies

Abstract

Nursing care on an Oceanic Vessel (OV) during rescue operations is complex —out-of-hospital setting, language barriers, etc.— and largely unknown; characterized by a growing massive demand for assistance and limited resources. The aim of this study is to identify the healthcare interventions carried out by nursing professionals.
A descriptive observational study was conducted on the healthcare data from the OV Río Segura (Operation Triton, FRONTEX). The sample included navigation missions in Italy, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, and Greece between 22/IX/2015 and 01/XI/2015, and from 25/VIII/2016 to 15/X/2016.
Results: A total of 3280 triages (5 migrant rescues) were performed, with 8 deaths occurring outside the OV. Of the rescued individuals, 73.84% were males and 15.67% were minors of both sexes. There were 3833 healthcare interventions: 86% related to hygiene and nutrition, and 4% to infectious-contagious diseases; 14.48% required immediate medical attention, and 0.2% required evacuation from the vessel due to severity.
Nursing plays a critical healthcare role in humanitarian missions. Recording the pathologies addressed will enable the study of demands, the planning of future needs, and the development of action protocols.

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2019-01-01

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Mallada Rivero, L., Iglesias Blanco, M. Ángel, Olmedillas Fernández, H., Blanco Yáñez, A., López Puertas, A., & Peña Otero, D. (2019). Nursing Assistance on Oceanic Vessels During Migrant Rescue Operations. Revista Enfermeir@s, 1(32), 20–34. Retrieved from https://www.enfermerialugo.org/revista/index.php/enfermeiraos/article/view/305

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Vol. 1 No. 32 (2019): Enfermeir@s. Journal of the Illustrious Official College of Nursing of Lugo

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