Logistic Red Flags in Mass-Casualty Incidents and Disasters: A Problem-Based Approach
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DOI: 10.1017/s1049023x22000188
Abstract: Abstract Background: Mass-casualty incidents (MCIs) and disasters are characterized by a high heterogeneity of effects and may pose important logistic challenges that could hamper the emergency rescue operations. The main objective of this study was… read more here.
Keywords: disasters problem; casualty incidents; red flags; casualty ... See more keywords
Optometrist referrals to an emergency ophthalmology department: a retrospective review to identify current practise and development of shared care working strategies, in England
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DOI: 10.1038/s41433-020-1049-z
Abstract: Background Direct referrals from optometrists account for up to 10% eye casualty attendances. Despite this, there remains a paucity of literature on optometrist referrals to eye casualty. A better understanding of these referrals could be… read more here.
Keywords: casualty; shared care; ophthalmology; emergency ... See more keywords
The effects of embodying wildlife in virtual reality on conservation behaviors
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-10268-y
Abstract: Efforts to mitigate environmental threats are often inversely related to the magnitude of casualty, human or otherwise. This “compassion fade” can be explained, in part, by differential processing of large- versus small-scale threats: it is… read more here.
Keywords: reality; study; casualty; virtual reality ... See more keywords
Investigation of contributing factors to extremely severe traffic crashes using survival theory
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DOI: 10.1080/17457300.2017.1363784
Abstract: ABSTRACT This study aimed to investigate the contributing factors to serious casualty crashes in China. Crashes with deaths greater than 10 people are defined as serious casualty crashes in China. The serious casualty crash data… read more here.
Keywords: casualty; serious casualty; casualty crashes; contributing factors ... See more keywords
Casualty evacuation in arctic and extreme cold environments: A paradigm shift for traumatic hypothermia management in tactical combat casualty care
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DOI: 10.1080/22423982.2023.2196047
Abstract: ABSTRACT In Arctic or extreme cold environments of Alaska, trauma care is complicated by large expanses of geography and lack of forward-positioned resources. This paper presents four hypothetical vignettes highlighting austere cold medical priorities: (1)… read more here.
Keywords: arctic extreme; traumatic hypothermia; extreme cold; care ... See more keywords
Injury characteristics of the Pulse Nightclub shooting: Lessons for mass casualty incident preparation.
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DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002574
Abstract: BACKGROUND On the morning of June 12, 2016, an armed assailant entered the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida, and initiated an assault that killed 49 people and injured 53. The regional Level I trauma center… read more here.
Keywords: trauma center; casualty incident; level; pulse nightclub ... See more keywords
Is tactical combat casualty care in terrorist attacks suitable for civilian first responders?
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DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000003337
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Prehospital management of intentional mass casualty incidents is a unique challenge to Emergency Medical Services. Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and the use of tourniquets for extremity hemorrhage have already proven to reduce mortality… read more here.
Keywords: care; combat casualty; tactical combat; casualty care ... See more keywords
Committee on Surgical Combat Casualty Care position statement on the use of single surgeon teams and invited commentaries
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DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000003676
Abstract: This is a position statement from the DoD's Joint Trauma System Committee on Surgical Combat Casualty Care. This statement addresses the use of forward deployed surgical teams that only have one surgeon. BACKGROUND Over the… read more here.
Keywords: trauma; committee; surgeon; statement ... See more keywords
Evidence-based principles of time, triage and treatment: Refining the initial medical response to massive casualty incidents
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DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000003699
Abstract: US military experience guides MASCAL approach, introducing: classification of MASCAL, timeline of lifesaving interventions, first pass actions prior to triage decisions, simplified triage, recognition that “ultra-MASCAL” primarily requires casualty movement and survival needs. BACKGROUND The… read more here.
Keywords: massive casualty; triage; triage decisions; casualty ... See more keywords
Regional Multiseverity Casualty Estimation Due to Building Damage following a Mw 8.8 Earthquake Scenario in Lima, Peru
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DOI: 10.1193/080617eqs154m
Abstract: This paper presents the application of a rigorous probabilistic framework that estimates the number, severity, and distribution of casualties over a region. A brief summary of the model is included in this paper. The application… read more here.
Keywords: casualty; earthquake scenario; lima peru; model ... See more keywords
The Role of Veterinarians in Mass Casualty Disasters: A Continuing Need for Integration to Disaster Management
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.644654
Abstract: The need to prepare veterinarians to serve as part of the disaster medical response for mass casualty incidents has been recognized since at least the 1960's. The potential value of incorporating veterinarians for mass casualty… read more here.
Keywords: casualty; veterinarians mass; disaster management; casualty disasters ... See more keywords