Wisconsin Emergency Medical Services Mass Casualty Incident Response Planning Guide

• 2023

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This guide describes how Wisconsin Emergency Medical Services (EMS) should respond to mass casualty incidents, where many people are hurt and local resources may be overwhelmed. It explains the roles of EMS leaders, how to organize teams for triage, treatment, and transport of patients, and the importance of communication with hospitals. It includes special steps for helping children in emergencies. The guide also covers patient tracking, working with other agencies like fire or police departments, planning ahead for big events, and following state rules to keep everyone safe during large emergencies.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Emergency Medical Technicians; Hospital Bed Capacity; Pediatrics; Public Health Administration; Trauma Centers; Triage; Wisconsin; Mass Casualty Incidents

Institutions: Wisconsin Department of Health Services

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