The prevalence and effectiveness of centralized medical response to mass casualty disasters.

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Wright, Joseph E

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TextLanguage: ENG Publication details: 1977Description: 6p., 7 tables, 7 refsSubject(s):

Subject: An exploratory study examining the occurrence of centralized responses to mass casualty situations and their effectiveness. The study shows the value of further research into the nature and prevalence of mass casualty situations. The results are tentative but they show the existence and consequences of a general lack of preparation for mass casualty situations in most communities.

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Reprinted from Mass Emergencies; September 1977; Vol 2; pp189-194

An exploratory study examining the occurrence of centralized responses to mass casualty situations and their effectiveness. The study shows the value of further research into the nature and prevalence of mass casualty situations. The results are tentative but they show the existence and consequences of a general lack of preparation for mass casualty situations in most communities.

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