The impact of receiving hospitals on the management and outcomes of injured patients in traffic accidents causing mass casualty incidents. [PDF]
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A comparison of SIEVE, SORT, and START triage training effectiveness between immersive interactive 3D learning materials using virtual reality (VR-SSST) and traditional methods in mass casualty incidents. [PDF]
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Factors Associated with the Number of Injured and Fatalities in Motor Vehicle Intentional Mass-Casualty Incidents: A Timely Aid for Scaling the Emergency Response. [PDF]
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Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America, 2015Mass casualty incidents are events where the number of injured patients exceeds the resources of the health care institution to the degree that care may not be available or may be limited for a portion of the casualties. Mass casualty incidents are increasing in frequency throughout the United States.
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Burns and thermal injuries are common in sudden mass casualty incidents (SMCIs) associated with explosions and fires (Figs. 6.1 and 6.2) and may present in the form of radiation, chemical, or flame burns. In addition, all types of burns may be associated with inhalation of fumes or vapor that further damages the airway and lungs.
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