Embracing uncertainty in mass casualty incidents.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2021.10.024
Abstract: Uncertainty is the defining state of the first minutes and hours of a mass casualty event, yet decisions must be taken and actions must happen before the picture is complete. To move forwards in face… read more here.
Keywords: uncertainty; uncertainty mass; embracing uncertainty; casualty incidents ... See more keywords
Developing a Hospital Disaster Preparedness Plan for Mass Casualty Incidents: Lessons Learned From the Downtown Beirut Bombing
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DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2017.83
Abstract: Abstract Mass casualty incidents (MCIs) are becoming more frequent worldwide, especially in the Middle East where violence in Syria has spilled over to many neighboring countries. Lebanon lacks a coordinated prehospital response system to deal… read more here.
Keywords: response; preparedness; hospital; casualty incidents ... See more keywords
Anatomy of Mine Rescue Teams’ Casualty Incidents: A Basis for Medical Emergency Preparedness and Injury Prevention
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DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2018.140
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective Mine rescue teams bear a high risk of injury. To improve medical emergency preparedness and injury prevention, this work analyzed the causes and severity of mine rescue teams’ casualty incidents, the primary injuries,… read more here.
Keywords: mine rescue; anatomy; rescue; rescue teams ... See more keywords
Making Space to Save Lives: A Critical Role for the Hospitalist During Mass Casualty Incidents
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DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2022.175
Abstract: Abstract Objective: An effective hospital response to mass casualty incidents (MCIs) requires rapid mobilization of personnel capable of caring for critically ill trauma patients and availability of resuscitation resources. Methods: Hospitals facing an MCI wrestle… read more here.
Keywords: casualty incidents; mass casualty; making space;
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
A Guide to Mass Casualty Incidents for Radiology Residents: Strategies, Ethics, Directions
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DOI: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2020.08.003
Abstract: Mass casualty incidents, by nature of their scale and unpredictability, can rapidly overwhelm health infrastructure. Preparation is the key to managing these crises with the lowest risk to emergency and health personnel, while providing maximal… read more here.
Keywords: radiology; guide mass; casualty incidents; mass casualty ... See more keywords
Disasters on campus: A cross-sectional survey of college EMS systems’ preparedness to respond to mass casualty incidents
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DOI: 10.5055/ajdm.2021.0411
Abstract: Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the training and readiness levels of Collegiate Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers to respond to mass casualty incidents (MCIs).Methods: An anonymous cross-sectional survey of Collegiate EMS… read more here.
Keywords: mci; respond mass; mass casualty; medicine ... See more keywords