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... > Behavioral Disciplines and Activities > Behavioral Sciences > Social Sciences > Sociology > Social Problems > Crime > Violence > Terrorism > Mass Casualty Incidents
... > Behavioral Disciplines and Activities > Behavioral Sciences > Social Sciences > Criminology > Crime > Violence > Terrorism > Mass Casualty Incidents
Biological Phenomena > Ecological and Environmental Phenomena > Environment > Disasters > Mass Casualty Incidents
Environment and Public Health > Environment > Disasters > Mass Casualty Incidents

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Mass Casualty Incidents  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Events that overwhelm the resources of local HOSPITALS and health care providers. They are likely to impose a sustained demand for HEALTH SERVICES rather than the short, intense peak customary with smaller scale disasters. Victims of multiple near-simultaneous incidents with acute and severe injuries or fatalities.

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