Duration and predictors of emergency surgical operations - basis for medical management of mass casualty incidents

Duration and predictors of emergency surgical operations - basis for medical management of mass casualty incidents

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hospitals have a critically important role in the management of mass causality incidents (MCI), yet there is little information to assist emergency planners. A significantly limiting factor of a hospital's capability to treat th...

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Main Authors: Huber-Wagner S, Lefering R, Kay MV, Stegmaier J, Khalil PN, Paul AO, Biberthaler P, Mutschler W, Kanz K-G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
Subjects:
Multiple casualty incidents
Mass casualty incident
MCI
Triage
Emergency operation
Lifesaving procedure
Emergency planning
Disaster medicine
Online Access:http://www.eurjmedres.com/content/14/12/532

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