Mass Casualty Incidents
As the military saying goes, “Prior planning prevents poor performance.” This phrase can be applied to preparing for mass casualty incidents. Check this page for articles and resources on ensuring you and your department are ready for the unexpected, as well as the latest updates on major incidents in the United States and across the world.
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Despite the destruction of the medical tent, and a lack of water for attendees, a New Orleans concert continued after several attendees were injured in a stampede
Teams are working on multiple contingency plans in anticipation of thousands descending on rural Nevada
Bystander application of a tourniquet to ‘Stop the Bleed’ may mean the difference between life and death for a patient with severe hemorrhage
Two police officers who tried to rescue the tourists were among those inside; the group waded out in neck-deep water
The crash on the Hawaiian island of Kauai killed the pilot, two skydive instructors and two tandem jumpers believed to be on the plane
The bus carrying women returning from a church retreat in Southern California’s San Bernardino Mountains
Some passengers from the bus being treated at that hospital were in stable condition
After a 7.8 magnitude earthquake killed hundreds and injured tens of thousands in Ecuador, a former AMR medic was “Called to Care” for the injured and worried well
Because the consequence of uncontrolled bleeding is loss of limb or life, those first minutes are so critical.
The gear will also be optional for EMTs and paramedics on more routine medical calls, which make up the vast majority
Walter Dunbar said April 15, 2013 changed his entire outlook on life
Rescue operations were repeatedly disrupted by aftershocks; footage showed fires breaking out after the earthquake
Officials are still looking for eight other temple board members for possible charges of attempted murder and culpable homicide
Police hunt for suspects and those responsible for the illegal fireworks display
The simulation is meant to stress the emergency department at the Naval Hospital to test their responses and prepare for a real life situation
The helicopter was transporting a patient from a remote area into the city when it crashed; the patient, four medics and two crew members were killed
Two apparent suicide bombers set off the explosions in the airport; a third attacker is believed to be at large
Two gunmen worked as a team to shoot into a group of as many as 15 people who were having a backyard barbecue; police said they have no suspects
Emergency dispatchers began receiving frantic calls of a shooter at the plant at 5:03 p.m., fielding about 30 calls within 12 minutes
The eight firefighters and one battalion chief were treated for minor injuries ranging from burns to abrasions
The training exercise will provide mass casualty experience for paramedics
The paramedic lives near Excel Industries where the shooting occurred; he heard gunshots, people screaming and knew he had to help
Officials wouldn’t identify the gunman or discuss a motive; of those hurt, 10 were critically wounded
Two adults and four children were found by a relative; a generator was being run in the basement of the home
Responders treated eight gunshot victims spread out over several miles
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