Mass casualty evacuation and patient movement

2021 ◽  
pp. 317-329
Author(s):  
Joanne McGovern
2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (04) ◽  
pp. 442-448 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matt Pepper ◽  
Frank Archer ◽  
John Moloney

AbstractIntroduction:Terror attacks have increased in frequency, and tactics utilized have evolved. This creates significant challenges for first responders providing life-saving medical care in their immediate aftermath. The use of coordinated and multi-site attack modalities exacerbates these challenges. The use of triage is not well-validated in mass-casualty settings, and in the setting of intentional mass violence, new and innovative approaches are needed.Methods:Literature sourced from gray and peer-reviewed sources was used to perform a comparative analysis on the application of triage during the 2011 Oslo/Utoya Island (Norway), 2015 Paris (France), and 2015 San Bernardino (California USA) terrorist attacks. A thematic narrative identifies strengths and weaknesses of current triage systems in the setting of complex, coordinated terrorist attacks (CCTAs).Discussion:Triage systems were either not utilized, not available, or adapted and improvised to the tactical setting. The complexity of working with large numbers of patients, sensory deprived environments, high physiological stress, and dynamic threat profiles created significant barriers to the implementation of triage systems designed around flow charts, physiological variables, and the use of tags. Issues were identified around patient movement and “tactical triage.”Conclusion:Current triage tools are inadequate for use in insecure environments, such as the response to CCTAs. Further research and validation are required for novel approaches that simplify tactical triage and support its effective application. Simple solutions exist in tactical triage, patient movement, and tag use, and should be considered as part of an overall triage system.


2015 ◽  
pp. 303-312 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanne McGovern ◽  
Sandy Bogucki

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (S1) ◽  
pp. S217
Author(s):  
Pia Daniel ◽  
Patricia Roblin ◽  
Stephan Kohlhoff ◽  
Ramon Gist ◽  
Bonnie Arquilla

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilan Kutz ◽  
Rachel Dekel ◽  
Shaul Schreiber ◽  
Victor Resnick ◽  
Ornah T. Dolberg ◽  
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2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taeyoung Kim ◽  
Suung Jeong ◽  
Julak Lee
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Author(s):  
J. Benyo ◽  
R. Rosenbaum ◽  
D. Williams ◽  
B. Humphrey ◽  
B. Passarello ◽  
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2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-55
Author(s):  
Paul Hoehner ◽  
David H. Beyda ◽  
William P. Cheshire ◽  
Robert E. Cranston ◽  
John T. Dunlop ◽  
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The Christian Medical and Dental Associations (CMDA) was founded in 1931 and is made up of the Christian Medical Association (CMA) and the Christian Dental Association (CDA). CMDA has a current membership of over 19,000 physicians, dentists, and other allied health professionals. During and in direct response to the pressing urgencies of the COVID-19 universal pandemic of 2020 the President of CMDA commissioned a special task force to provide current and future Christian reflection and guidance on triage and resource allocation policies during pandemics and other forms of crisis surge medical conditions (e.g., mass casualty situations). This is a condensed version of the CMDA special task force position statement. 


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