Citation

Russell RJ. J. R. Army Med. Corps 2000; 146(1): 8-12.

Affiliation

MDHU Frimley Park Hospital, Surrey.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, UK Royal Army Medical Corps)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

15241977

Abstract

Any major incident will test the organisational and medical skills of those involved. The best response can only be achieved with good planning and preparation, and the adoption of a structured approach to the scene. A clear chain of command should exist within all emergency services and must be followed. The Ambulance and Medical Incident officers take overall responsibility for the health service response. Management priorities--Command and Control, Safety, Communications, Assessment--must take precedence over support priorities--Triage, Treatment, Transport.

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