Citation

Christopher PJ, Selig M. Med. J. Aust. 1977; 2(12): 383-386.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1977, Australian Medical Association, Publisher Australasian Medical Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

927273

Abstract

The paper outlines the Granville Rail Disaster incident, and the Sydney Metropolitan Disaster Programme which was operational for the first time. The nature of casualties (their triage, resuscitation and evacuation) is discussed, together with a description of the medical response. Difficulties confronting rescuers are mentioned and conclusions are drawn.

Language: en