Mass Casualty 101: Real-Life ER Disaster Planning with Dr. Matt Harris

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This "Doctors are People Too" Podcast interviews Dr. Matt Harris, who shares his experience and advice on planning for mass casualty events in the emergency room. He explains what happens during disasters, how hospitals get ready, and what doctors and nurses do to help many patients at once. The talk gives real-life examples of disaster response and tips for being prepared in emergencies.

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Focus Area: Trauma

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Ambulances; Crisis Intervention; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Hospitals, Pediatric; Pediatrics; Emergency Service, Hospital; Pediatric Emergency Medicine; Mass Casualty Incidents; Disaster Medicine

Institutions: Doctors Are People Too Podcast

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