The impact of mass casualty incidents on intensive care units

Full-text article (PDF) ABSTRACT Objectives: Mass casualty incidents occur worldwide and have the capacity to overwhelm local healthcare facilities. There has been much research into how these events are managed in the prehospital environment and in the emergency department. However, there is a paucity in research addressing the impact that mass casualty incidents have on adult intensive care units. This review seeks to identify what literature is available that addresses the impact that mass casualty incidents have on intensive care units. Review method used: Integrative Review Data sources: Electronic databases MEDLINE, CINAHL,...

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Impact of mass gatherings on ambulance services and emergency departments

I presented at the Qatar Health 2020 conference regarding the impact of mass gatherings on ambulance services and emergency departments. Qatar Health 2020 is a collaborative effort between Hamad Medical Corporation and the Ministry of Public Health in preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2022. In particular, this presentation highlights: the host population to event population relationship frameworks for understanding the impacts of mass gatherings current literature to inform practice case studies relating to music festivals, and the 2018 Commonwealth Games REFERENCES Arbon, P., Bridgewater, F. H., & Smith, C. (2001). Mass gathering...

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Using clinical based vignettes to further develop a mass-gathering triage tool

Full-text paper (PDF) ABSTRACT Background: Previously published triage tools for use at mass gathering events (MGE) lack real-world validation. Non-health care professionals, such as first aiders, first responders, and advanced responders often undertake a triage role at MGEs. This research aimed to determine consistency in the decision-making of a MGE triage tool. Method: Volunteer members of St John Ambulance Australia were recruited. Surveys included participant demographics and real-world clinical vignettes. Participants determined a triage category based on the vignettes and supplied triage tool. Demographics were analysed...

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