RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Maria
T1 Medical Care for Mass Gathering Events
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 46
SP 14
OP 15
DO 10.1177/155989771446010
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/46/14.abstract
AB A “mass gathering”—which is any event where a large number of people are involved in a coordinated activity—is different from a “mass casualty,” which is defined by the number and severity of injuries. Planning for the delivery of emergency medical services at large-scale public events are reviewed in this article.