Should a Physician Ever Violate SWAT or TEMS Protocol in a Mass Casualty Incident?
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DOI: 10.1001/amajethics.2022.120
Abstract: Mass casualty incidents involving active shooters are becoming more common, and many involve special weapons and tactics team responses. Standard of care is to have tactical emergency medical services paramedics or physicians direct triage and… read more here.
Keywords: physician ever; violate swat; ever violate; mass casualty ... See more keywords
Diagnostic precision of triage algorithms for mass casualty incidents. English version
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DOI: 10.1007/s00101-017-0352-y
Abstract: BackgroundRegarding survival and quality of life recent mass casualty incidents again emphasize the importance of early identification of the correct degree of injury/illness to enable prioritization of treatment amongst patients and their transportation to an… read more here.
Keywords: von; die; triage algorithms; der ... See more keywords
Preparing for Mass Casualty Events.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.anclin.2020.08.008
Abstract: There are many forms of mass casualty events, including mass trauma, exposure to radiation and chemical agents, biological exposure (pandemics and bioterrorism), or a combination of insults. The underlying theme is that the number and… read more here.
Keywords: preparing mass; mass casualty; casualty events;
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
Transfusion support during mass casualty events.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2021.07.027
Abstract: Transfusion support is an essential element of modern emergency healthcare. Blood services together with hospital transfusion teams are required to prepare for, and respond to, mass casualty events as part of wider healthcare emergency planning.… read more here.
Keywords: transfusion; casualty events; transfusion support; support ... See more keywords
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
Volunteer First Responders for Optimizing Management of Mass Casualty Incidents
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DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2018.56
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective Rapid response to a trauma incident is vital for saving lives. However, in a mass casualty incident (MCI), there may not be enough resources (first responders and equipment) to adequately triage, prepare, and… read more here.
Keywords: response; volunteer first; first responders; management ... See more keywords
Factors Influencing the Prioritization of Injured Patients for Transfer to a Burn or Trauma Center Following a Mass Casualty Event
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DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2019.144
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objectives: In New York City, a multi-disciplinary Mass Casualty Consultation team is proposed to support prioritization of patients for coordinated inter-facility transfer after a large-scale mass casualty event. This study examines factors that influence… read more here.
Keywords: casualty event; prioritization; mass; transfer burn ... See more keywords
Coping With a Mass Casualty: Insights into a Hospital’s Emergency Response and Adaptations After the Formosa Fun Coast Dust Explosion
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DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2019.69
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective: The study provides a comprehensive insight into how an initial receiving hospital without adequate capacity adapted to coping with a mass casualty incident after the Formosa Fun Coast Dust Explosion (FFCDE). Methods: Data… read more here.
Keywords: dust explosion; coast dust; formosa fun; coping mass ... 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;