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Injury Spectrum and Radiology Department Response Assessment Following the Beirut Blast
Joya El-Haddad1, Ghina Jardali1, Fadi Farah1
1Department of Radiology, Hotel-Dieu de France Hospital, Alfred Naccache Boulevard, Beirut, Lebanon.
Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness
|January 6, 2025
Summary
The Beirut blast caused many injuries, primarily tertiary. Radiology departments must improve disaster preparedness, as highlighted by challenges faced during the event.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Disaster Medicine
- Trauma Radiology
Background:
- The 2020 Beirut port explosion caused widespread devastation.
- Radiology departments play a critical role in mass casualty incident response.
Purpose of the Study:
- To categorize injuries from the Beirut blast treated in radiology.
- To assess radiology department disaster preparedness for future improvements.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 97 patients' imaging (77 CT, 20 radiographs).
- Classification of injuries based on blast injury categories.
- Evaluation of the disaster plan, including staffing, triage, and diagnostic performance.
Main Results:
- Tertiary injuries were most common (47.6%).
- Maxillofacial fractures and intracranial hemorrhage were prevalent (54.3%).
- Challenges included communication, staffing, and infrastructure; the disaster plan mitigated some issues.
Conclusions:
- Efficient radiology team response is vital during mass casualty incidents.
- Lessons learned can enhance future healthcare disaster preparedness.
- This study provides insights for optimizing radiology department readiness.
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