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  • Disaster Medicine
  • Public Health Emergencies
  • Trauma Surgery

Background:

  • A coordinated pager detonation event occurred on September 17, 2024, in Lebanon.
  • The incident resulted in a mass casualty event with significant injuries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the impact of the pager explosions on a major medical center.
  • To highlight challenges faced by healthcare workers during the disaster.
  • To provide recommendations for future disaster preparedness.

Main Methods:

  • Review of patient data from the Lebanese American University Medical Center.
  • Analysis of injury patterns and treatment requirements.
  • Assessment of hospital resource deployment and challenges.

Main Results:

  • 2800 individuals wounded, 12 fatalities; two-thirds of injuries affected the face, eyes, or hands.
  • Lebanese American University Medical Center treated 38 patients, admitted 36, with 13 requiring intensive care.
  • 33 patients underwent surgery, highlighting the need for specialized services like ophthalmology and orthopedics.

Conclusions:

  • The pager explosion event underscored the need for robust disaster response plans.
  • Hospitals must conduct regular drills and training to manage mass casualty incidents effectively.
  • Preparedness for unprecedented injury patterns and resource demands is crucial for healthcare systems.