Editorial Comments—Role of Aeromedical Evacuation in Mass-Casualty Incident: A Train Collision Experience

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 277-278
Author(s):  
Mark S. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Mass Casualty Incident ◽  
Mass Casualty ◽  
Aeromedical Evacuation

scholarly journals Emergency imaging after a mass casualty incident: role of the radiology department during training for and activation of a disaster management plan

2016 ◽  
Vol 89 (1061) ◽  
pp. 20150984 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ferco H Berger ◽  
Markus Körner ◽  
Mark P Bernstein ◽  
Aaron D Sodickson ◽  
Ludo F Beenen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Mass Casualty Incident ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Mass Casualty ◽  
Radiology Department ◽  
Emergency Imaging

Transport and Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound by a Disaster Medical Assistance Team

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 140-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefan M. Mazur ◽  
James Rippey
Keyword(s):  
Point Of Care ◽  
Clinical Information ◽  
Mass Casualty Incident ◽  
Mass Casualty ◽  
Disaster Medicine ◽  
Point Of Care Ultrasound ◽  
Medical Assistance ◽  
Portable Ultrasound ◽  
Detailed Clinical Information

AbstractThe role of ultrasound in disaster medicine has not been not well established. This report describes the transport and use of point-of-care ultrasound by Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) responding to a mass-casualty incident due to a cyclone. Ultrasound-competent physicians on the team were able to use portable ultrasound on cyclone casualties to exclude intra-abdominal hemorrhage, peri cardial fluid, pneumothoraces, and hemothoraces Information obtained using ultrasound made initial patient management, and subsequent decisions regarding triage for transport safer and based on more detailed clinical information.

scholarly journals Disaster Exercises to Prepare Hospitals for Mass-Casualty Incidents: Does it Contribute to Preparedness or is it Ritualism?

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 387-393 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marlous LMI Verheul ◽  
Michel LA Dückers ◽  
Bea B Visser ◽  
Ralf JJ Beerens ◽  
Joost JLM Bierens
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Mass Casualty Incident ◽  
Mass Casualty ◽  
Mass Casualty Incidents ◽  
Evaluation Methodology ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Disaster Exercise

AbstractIntroductionThe central question this study sought to answer was whether the team members of Strategic Crisis Teams (SCTs) participating in mass-casualty incident (MCI) exercises in the Netherlands learn from their participation.MethodsEvaluation reports of exercises that took place at two different times were collected and analyzed against a theoretical model with several dimensions, looking at both the quality of the evaluation methodology (three criteria: objectives described, link between objective and items for improvement, and data-collection method) and the learning effect of the exercise (one criterion: the change in number of items for improvement).ResultsOf all 32 evaluation reports, 81% described exercise objectives; 30% of the items for improvement in the reports were linked to these objectives, and 22% of the 32 evaluation reports used a structured template to describe the items for improvement. In six evaluation categories, the number of items for improvement increased between the first (T1) and the last (T2) evaluation report submitted by hospitals. The number of items remained equal for two evaluation categories and decreased in six evaluation categories.ConclusionThe evaluation reports do not support the ideal-typical disaster exercise process. The authors could not establish that team members participating in MCI exercises in the Netherlands learn from their participation. More time and effort must be spent on the development of a validated evaluation system for these simulations, and more research into the role of the evaluator is needed.Verheul MLMI, Dückers MLA, Visser BB, Beerens RJJ, Bierens JJLM. Disaster exercises to prepare hospitals for mass-casualty incidents: does it contribute to preparedness or is it ritualism? Prehosp Disaster Med. 2018;33(4):387–393

The Role of Emergency Medical Services in Earthquake Response: Integrating the ABC Approach of Israel’s Magen David Adom

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Eli Jaffe ◽  
Yehuda Skornik ◽  
Joseph Offenbacher ◽  
Evan Avraham Alpert
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medical Services ◽  
Mass Casualty Incident ◽  
Mass Casualty ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Medical Services ◽  
Earthquake Response ◽  
Emergency Medical ◽  
Salaried Workers ◽  
Surrounding Areas

ABSTRACT Throughout history, earthquakes have caused devastation and loss of life. Emergency medical services (EMS) plays a vital role in the response to any mass-casualty incident or disaster. Magen David Adom, Israel’s premier EMS organization, has a unique strategy known as the ABC approach to earthquake response. It involves thousands of salaried workers and trained volunteers who are prepared to respond to an earthquake based on the extent of the disaster. Depending on the amount of destruction, they will be working locally or available to help in other areas. A Level A earthquake causes local destruction and minimal casualties. Any EMS responders in that area as well as in surrounding areas will be available to help. Furthermore, all responders will need to work automatically and autonomously. A Level B earthquake causes extensive destruction, and all responders in the region will be busy caring for the victims. Anyone available outside of the region will come and help. A Level C earthquake is completely devastating, and all workers nationwide will be involved in responding to the catastrophe. The role of EMS responders using the ABC approach to earthquake response, as described here, may be integrated in part or whole in other EMS systems.

scholarly journals Prehospital Triage by Lay Person First Responders: A Scoping Review and Proposal for a new Prehospital Triage Tool

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Wesley D Jetten ◽  
Jeroen Seesink ◽  
Markus Klimek
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Life Support ◽  
First Responders ◽  
Mass Casualty Incident ◽  
Mass Casualty ◽  
Mass Casualty Incidents ◽  
Lay People ◽  
Online Databases ◽  
Healthcare Experience ◽  
Prehospital Triage

Abstract Objective: The primary aim of this study is to review the available tools for prehospital triage in case of mass casualty incidents and secondly, to develop a tool which enables lay person first responders (LPFRs) to perform triage and start basic life support in mass casualty incidents. Methods: In July 2019, online databases were consulted. Studies addressing prehospital triage methods for lay people were analyzed. Secondly, a new prehospital triage tool for LPFRs was developed. Therefore, a search for prehospital triage models available in literature was conducted and triage actions were extracted. Results: The search resulted in 6188 articles, and after screening, a scoping review of 4 articles was conducted. All articles stated that there is great potential to provide accurate prehospital triage by people with no healthcare experience. Based on these findings, and combined with the pre-existing prehospital triage tools, we developed a, not-yet validated, prehospital triage tool for lay people, which may improve disaster awareness and preparedness and might positively contribute to community resilience. Conclusion: The prehospital triage tool for lay person first responders may be useful and may help professional medical first responders to determine faster, which casualties most urgently need help in a mass casualty incident.

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