Emergency Department Management In Bombing And Blast Incidents

摘要

Bombings and other blast-related events place severe demands on pre-hospital and in-hospital care systems. The resulting surge of victims can overwhelm the resources of any facility not prepared for such an event, recent terrorist attacks underscore the urgency and need for preparedness. These challenges can become more daunting with potential hazardous material exposure; this means that adequate and rapid disposition of victims is even more critical in order to avoid contamination of hospitals or entire communities.