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Critical incident Review - Vegas Attack: Handling a Mass Casualty Incident – Dr. Kevin Menes
Aug 23, 2023
Dr. Kevin Menes, an emergency room physician and tactical team doctor, shares his firsthand experiences and lessons learned from the active sniper attack in Las Vegas. He emphasizes the importance of preparation and training for all responding organizations. The podcast discusses the critical role of trauma surgeons in saving lives, the challenges faced during a mass casualty incident, and the process of treating gunshot wounds to extremities. Dr. Menes highlights the need for efficient communication, clear categorization of patients, and continuous preparation in handling such incidents.
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- The success in handling mass casualty events depends on prioritizing immediate transport to the hospital for patients with torso or head wounds, even if they are not yet stabilized.
- Effective collaboration between different agencies, including law enforcement, first responders, and hospitals, is crucial for handling mass casualty events. Regular drills and joint training sessions are necessary for proactive preparation.
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Initial chaos and triage
In the podcast episode, the speaker describes the chaotic scene during the mass shooting in Las Vegas on October 1, 2017. The emergency room physician and tactical team doctor, Dr. Kevin Minnis, reveals that he had to quickly triage and treat the numerous victims who were brought to the hospital. He implemented a system of dividing the patients based on severity: red, orange, yellow, and green. With limited resources and an overwhelming number of patients, Dr. Minnis and his team worked tirelessly to stabilize and resuscitate the critically injured.
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