[The psychotrauma prevention algorithm, a paramedical pilot study]

Abstract

The aim of the psychotrauma prevention algorithm is to limit the occurrence of psychotrauma in a subject who has experienced a serious life event, by carrying out an initial assessment to define the severity criterion and the monitoring modality best suited to his or her clinical condition. This approach is in line with the philosophy of outreach and the ethics of concern. Recontacting the patient during the course of treatment helps to maintain the therapeutic link and prevent any deterioration in his condition, thus limiting the risk of his traumatic state becoming chronic.

Keywords: catastrophe; cellule d’urgence médico-psychologique; disaster; medical-psychological emergency unit; post-traumatic stress disorder; post-traumatic stress disorder state; psychotrauma; psychotraumatisme; stress; trouble de stress post-traumatique; état de stress post-traumatique.