Emergency care for mass gatherings. Proper planning to improve outcome

R. R. Whipkey; P. M. Paris; R. D. Stewart

doi:10.1080/00325481.1984.11698687

Emergency care for mass gatherings. Proper planning to improve outcome

R. R. Whipkey, P. M. Paris, R. D. Stewart

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Primary care physicians and those involved in emergency medical services are frequently called upon to provide medical care at large crowd events. For the most rapid and effective emergency assistance-and to help ensure a positive outcome-on-site emergency medical teams are recommended. However, they stress the importance of having an overall plan for delivery of emergency care at mass gatherings, and their article serves as a guide through this essential planning process.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	44-54
Number of pages	11
Journal	Postgraduate Medicine
Volume	76
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/00325481.1984.11698687
Publication status	Published - 1984
Externally published	Yes

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