MedBugs: SAQ #460

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Case: Major incident

You are the FACEM in charge of a tertiary hospital ED. You are informed that a major incident has been declared at a nearby train station.

1. List the (3) components used to SORT patients in disaster triage. (3 marks) 3 marks

An updated report becomes available from the scene commander : Estimated casualties - 50 combined adult and paediatric Type of incident - suspected chemical warfare agent release Clinical features at scene - consistent with cholinergic toxidrome You will be receiving 20 patients via ambulance in the next 15-30 minutes.

2. List (2) key medications and (3) key equipment items that you will need to source in large supply for the incoming patients. (5 marks) 5 marks

3. Outline (4) immediate organisational actions that must be taken on receiving a mass casualty incident (MCI) notification. (4 marks) 4 marks

4. List (3) key considerations in preparing the ED physical environment for MCI reception. (3 marks) 3 marks

5. Outline (3) strategies for workforce and resource coordination during an MCI. (3 marks) 3 marks

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