Nation at Risk: Preparedness and Response to Unconventional Health Threats

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• Thomas Wurmb; Matthieu Langlois; Paul Biddinger; Atyia Martin; John Gill; Ricky Kue

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The Nation at Risk Symposium focuses on emergency response to mass casualty incidents and terrorist attacks. It describes lessons from past events like the Boston Marathon bombing and Manchester Arena attack, highlighting the importance of quick patient evacuation, effective communication, and collaboration between agencies. Experts discuss challenges in training, equipment needs, and coordination among hospitals and public safety teams. The symposium emphasizes learning from previous incidents to improve preparedness for future emergencies. It also covers strategies for managing large-scale medical responses while ensuring care for people with disabilities during disasters.

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Focus Areas: Trauma; Violence

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Response; Recovery; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Hospital Planning; Terrorism; Triage; Mass Casualty Incidents

Institutions: Uniformed Services University

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