Episode 100 Disaster Medicine
Sep 12, 2017
Laurie Mazurik, Head of disaster response at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Daniel Kollek, Chair of the Disaster Committee of the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians, and Joshua Bezanson, creator of the EPIC podcast, share vital insights on disaster medicine. They dive into strategies for effective triage during mass casualties, managing hazardous materials, and planning for patient influx in emergencies. The discussion highlights ethical dilemmas in crisis management and the importance of preparation, collaboration, and structured protocols to ensure patient safety and care.
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Air France Crash Hospital Response
- Laurie Mazurik shares how the Air France crash response led to hospital activation without casualties.
- Confirming actual casualties early helps avoid unnecessary activation and resource strain.
TTDAD Mnemonic for Disaster
- Use the "TTDAD" mnemonic for disaster response: Triage, Treat, Discharge, Admit, Demand.
- Spend less time per patient and know when to not do anything for critically scarce resources.
Disaster Medicine Definition
- Disaster medicine is a universal subspecialty defined by events surpassing resource capacity.
- Planning, response, and recovery phases require team collaboration and prior preparation.