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mass casualty management  

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  • When disaster strikes, the greatest imperative is to rescue people, save lives, and treat the injured. The objective of mass-casualty management is to organize logistical facilities, search-and-rescue services, and medical resources in such a way as to minimize loss of life and ensure the complete recovery of as many survivors as possible. [Source: Encyclopedia of Disaster Relief; Mass Casualty Management]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-XRJP1HMZ-6

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