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Mass Casualty Shootings and Emergency Preparedness: A Multidisciplinary Approach for an Unpredictable Event
Patrick Melmer1, Margo Carlin2, Christine A Castater2
1Grand Strand Medical Center, University of South Carolina, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572, USA.
Abstract:
Mass casualty events (MCE) are an infrequent occurrence to most daily healthcare systems however these incidents are the causation for new hospital preparedness and the development of coordinated emergency services. The broad support and operational plans outside the hospital include emergency medical services, local law enforcement, government agencies, and city officials. Modern-day hospital disaster preparedness goals include scheduled training for healthcare personnel to ensure effective and accurate triage for a high-volume of injured patients. This MDT collaboration strengthens the emergency response to optimize the delivery of life-saving care during MCEs. This review identifies the clinical importance of the interdisciplinary team interactions and the lessons learned from past MCE experiences, strengthening healthcare system readiness for such critical incidents.
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