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Public Experiences of Mass Casualty Decontamination [PDF]
Biosecurity and Bioterrorism: Biodefense Strategy, Practice, and Science, 2012 In this article, we analyze feedback from simulated casualties who took part in field exercises involving mass decontamination, to gain an understanding of how responder communication can affect people's experiences of and compliance with decontamination.
Carter, Holly +4 more
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Mass-casualty attacks on public transportation
, 2014 The 21st century has provided many examples of the devastating effects attacks can have when public transportation has been targeted or used as weapons.
Björnstig, Ulf,, Holgersson, Annelie,
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The Impact of Economic Growth on Insurance (Growth)
International Journal of Finance &Economics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This paper investigates the impact of economic growth on insurance (growth), focusing on the outflow side of the insurance activity, as captured by benefits (including commissions and expenses). The findings provide evidence that economic growth does exert a positive, statistically significant impact on the benefit side of insurance (growth ...
Nicholas Apergis +2 more
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BMC Emergency MedicineBackground Emergency medical services preparedness in mass casualty incidents is one of the most important concerns in emergency systems. A mass casualty incident is a sudden event with several injured individuals that overwhelms the local health care ...
Vahid Saadatmand +4 more
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ChatGPT's performance before and after teaching in mass casualty incident triage
Scientific Reports, 2023 Since its initial launching, ChatGPT has gained significant attention from the media, with many claiming that ChatGPT’s arrival is a transformative milestone in the advancement of the AI revolution. Our aim was to assess the performance of ChatGPT before
Rick Kye Gan +4 more
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Preparing for Mass Casualty Events
Anesthesiology Clinics, 2020 There are many forms of mass casualty events, including mass trauma, exposure to radiation and chemical agents, biological exposure (pandemics and bioterrorism), or a combination of insults. The underlying theme is that the number and severity of patients outstrip the resources available. These events are more common than thought.
McIsaac, Joseph, Gentz, Brenda A.
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Journal of Traumatic Stress, EarlyView.Abstract War profoundly affects the well‐being of civilian populations and shapes subsequent mental health outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the effects of continuous traumatic stress (CTS) and coping efficacy on mental health outcomes among adults in Ukraine amid ongoing warfare over time.
Iryna Frankova +11 more
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Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency MedicineBackground The contemporary management of mass casualty incidents (MCIs) relies on the effective application of predetermined, dedicated response plans based on current best evidence. Currently, there is limited evidence regarding the factors influencing
Luca Carenzo +7 more
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Pediatric Disaster Preparedness [PDF]
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Journal, 2014 The modern world is affected by many types of disasters that result in large numbers of mass civilian casualties. Children are particularly vulnerable during disasters and mass-casualty incidents.
Eun Seok Hong
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A Generic Approach to Creating a National Soil Security Strategy
Sustainable Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Soil is a living and non‐renewable resource that underpins our very existence. It produces our food, filters our water, stores vast amounts of carbon, cycles essential nutrients, and sustains the rich tapestry of biodiversity on which our planet depends.
Alex McBratney +21 more
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