Vol. 7 No. 01 (2026), FS
Vol. 7 No. 01 (2026)

CANINE TECHNICAL SKILLS, SEARCH AND RESCUE IN DISASTERS: CONTRIBUTIONS OF NURSING TO PATIENT AND RESCUER SAFETY IN PRE-HOSPITAL OPERATIONS

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Published 26/02/2026
Marco Antonio Plautz Chocron
Holds a Master’s degree in Health and Technology in the Hospital Environment from the Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro - UNIRIO (2015). Specialist in High Complexity Cardiovascular Nursing from the National Institute of Cardiology - INC (2012). Graduated in Nursing from Estácio de Sá University. Works on the cardiopulmonary resuscitation project through Realistic Simulation, developed by UNIRIO (2017). Member of the Teaching, Research and Extension Group in Health in Emergencies and Disasters - GEPESED / UFRJ (2019). Has experience in the area of ​​Nursing, pre-hospital care, education of laypeople and health professionals in emergencies and studies for fire evacuation in hospitals.
Alexander Da Silva Borges
Specialist nurse in intensive care, seeking opportunities and challenges in the area of pre-hos-pital nursing, contributing to the development of the profession and promoting quality and safety in urgent and emergency care through the dissemination of knowledge in this area
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Keywords

canine techniques; search and rescue; disasters; nursing; responder safety; prehospital operations; working dogs.

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Antonio Plautz Chocron, M. ., & Da Silva Borges, A. . (2026). CANINE TECHNICAL SKILLS, SEARCH AND RESCUE IN DISASTERS: CONTRIBUTIONS OF NURSING TO PATIENT AND RESCUER SAFETY IN PRE-HOSPITAL OPERATIONS. Journal of Interdisciplinary Debates, 7(01), 82-91. https://doi.org/10.51249/jid.v7i01.2883
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Abstract

Canine techniques in disaster search and rescue operations represent an essential multidisciplinary tool that integrates veterinary knowledge, specialized rescue techniques, and prehospital care. This systematic literature review of the past five years (2020-2025) examines the contributions of Nursing to the safety of both patients and responders in prehospital operations involving working dogs. Nine primary studies were identified in international databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, SpringerLink). Findings indicate that the integration of nursing professionals trained in urban search and rescue (USAR) operations significantly improves responder safety, reduces patient complications, and facilitates multidisciplinary coordination. Furthermore, infection control protocols, stress management, and occupational wellness are fundamental to the sustainability of rescue operations with dogs. It is concluded that Nursing plays a critical role in integrated safety, psychological well-being, and technical quality of prehospital disaster operations.

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