Adaptations to Practice and Resilience in a Paediatric Major Trauma Centre During a Mass Casualty Incident

• 2022

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• Ralph MacKinnon; David Slater; Karin Pukk-Harenstam; Ulrica von Thiele Schwarz; Terese Stenfors
PMID: 34563337DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bja.2021.07.024

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This study examined how a pediatric major trauma center adapted during a mass casualty incident (MCI). It highlights the changes made to practices and the resilience shown by staff in handling emergencies involving children. The focus is on teamwork, communication, and flexibility to manage high-pressure situations effectively. By sharing their experiences, the center aims to help other hospitals prepare for similar events in the future. The article emphasizes learning from real-life incidents to improve responses and ensure better care for young patients during crises.

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Focus Area: CBRNE

Audience: Emergency Managers

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Pediatrics; Trauma Centers; United Kingdom; Resilience, Psychological; Adaptation, Psychological; Mass Casualty Incidents

Institutions: Karolinska Institutet; Royal Manchester Children's Hospital; Cardiff University; Karolinska University Hospital; Malardalen University

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