Mobilization of Resources and Emergency Response on the National Scale.
Surg Clin North Am
; 102(1): 169-180, 2022 Feb.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1517479
ABSTRACT
Mass casualty incidents are increasingly common. They are defined by large numbers of patients arriving nearly simultaneously, overwhelming available resources needed for optimal care. They require rapid mobilization of resources to provide optimal outcomes and limit disability and death. Because the mechanism of injury in a mass casualty incident is often traumatic in nature, surgeons should be aware of the critical role they play in planning and response. The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic is a notable, resulting in a sustained surge of critically ill patients. Initial response requires local mobilization of resources; large-scale events potentially require a national response.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Civil Defense
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Emergency Medical Services
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Mass Casualty Incidents
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Health Resources
Type of study:
Observational study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Surg Clin North Am
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
J.suc.2021.09.014
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