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.
The New York building explosions, followed by a Texas driver who plowed through a crowd are good reminders to always be prepared
While tactical medical teams are helpful, the medics on the scene are often the ones who happened to be on duty
At the 2014 NAEMSP annual conference, emergency medicine physicians shared the value of ‘worst-case scenario’ planning