353. Civilian MCI Literature Review Part 2

Dr. Kamler, an emergency medicine physician at Cornell Medical College, discusses vital insights into mass casualty incidents and triage systems. He highlights the surprising differences between training exercises and real situations, emphasizing the need for realistic protocols. The conversation dives into civilian response metrics and lessons from prior events like the Boston Marathon bombing. Kamler also addresses the chaos of triage in urban settings and the importance of timely interventions, advocating for flexible, adaptable emergency responses in unpredictable scenarios.