Mass-Gathering Medical Care: A Review of the Literature

Mass-gatherings events provide a difficult setting for which to plan an appropriate emergency medical response. Many of the variables that affect the level and types of medical needs, have not been fully researched. This review examines these variables.

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Published in:Prehospital and disaster medicine 2002-09, Vol.17 (3), p.151-162
Main Authors: Milsten, Andrew M., Maguire, Brian J., Bissell, Rick A., Seaman, Kevin G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anniversaries and Special Events
baseball
case mix
Comprehensive Review
concerts
crowd surfing
Emergency Medical Services - organization & administration
Emergency Medical Services - utilization
event planning
First Aid - utilization
football
Health technology assessment
Humans
Mass Behavior
mass gatherings
mosh pits
Needs Assessment
Olympics
rock concerts
sporting events
United States
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Summary:Mass-gatherings events provide a difficult setting for which to plan an appropriate emergency medical response. Many of the variables that affect the level and types of medical needs, have not been fully researched. This review examines these variables.
ISSN:1049-023X
1945-1938
DOI:10.1017/S1049023X00000388