Adaptations to practice and resilience in a paediatric major trauma centre during a mass casualty incident.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2021.07.024
Abstract: BACKGROUND Innovation and human adaptation in the face of unfolding catastrophe is the cornerstone of an effective systemwide response. Capturing, analysing, and disseminating this is fundamental in developing resilience for future events. The aim of… read more here.
Keywords: major trauma; casualty incident; paediatric major; adaptations practice ... See more keywords
Development and Evaluation of Innovative and Practical Table-top Exercises Based on a Real Mass-Casualty Incident
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DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2022.95
Abstract: Abstract Purpose: The aim of this work was to develop a table-top exercise (TTX) program for mass-casualty incident (MCI) response based on a real incident to evaluate the program. Methods: The TTX program was developed… read more here.
Keywords: casualty incident; table top; program; ttx program ... See more keywords
Remote Scene Size-up Using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle in a Simulated Mass Casualty Incident
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DOI: 10.1080/10903127.2018.1511765
Abstract: Abstract Introduction: The scene-size-up is a crucial first step in the response to a mass casualty incident (MCI). Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) may potentially enhance the scene-size-up with real-time visual feedback during chaotic, evolving or… read more here.
Keywords: scene; casualty incident; unmanned aerial; scene size ... See more keywords
Mass Casualty Incident Involving Rapid Acting Insulin
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DOI: 10.1080/10903127.2022.2162649
Abstract: Abstract We report on an unusual prehospital incident involving the inadvertent administration of short-acting insulin among a group of high school students. Sixteen students iatrogenically received 10 units of insulin lispro intradermally instead of tuberculin… read more here.
Keywords: casualty incident; incident; acting insulin; mass casualty ... See more keywords
Mass Casualty Incident Simulation for a Small Space With Limited Resources
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DOI: 10.1097/01.nep.0000000000000600
Abstract: Abstract To be able to respond appropriately and safely, nursing students must learn about the principles of triage and managing disasters. An accelerated bachelor of science in nursing program with limited resources (space and time)… read more here.
Keywords: casualty incident; limited resources; simulation small; mass casualty ... 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
Medical record keeping during a mass casualty incident: Development of a disaster medical record.
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DOI: 10.5055/ajdm.2019.0311
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Improve documentation during a mass casualty incident (MCI). DESIGN This is a retrospective chart review. SETTING This chart review was done in the Major Incident Hospital (MIH). The MIH is a highly prepared back-up… read more here.
Keywords: record; casualty incident; medical record; mass casualty ... See more keywords