TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2002//
TI  - Planning for major burns incidents by implementing an accelerated Delphi technique
JO  - Burns: journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
A1  - Carley, Simon
A1  - Mackway-Jones, K.
A1  - Randic, Luka
A1  - Dunn, K.
SP  - 413
EP  - 418
VL  - 28
IS  - 5
N2  - OBJECTIVE: This paper presents a series of practical guides for use in planning and responding to a major incident involving large numbers of burns casualties. METHOD: The guidance is based on the findings of an expert Delphi study published as an accompanying paper. RESULTS: The guidance covers preparation and all aspects of the response from prehospital care and hospital care to resolution recovery. Emphasis is placed on the management of the secondary/tertiary care interface as this is the point at which significant difficulties may arise. The importance of local interpretation of guidelines is emphasised. CONCLUSION: This practical guide for emergency planners will improve the preparation and response to a major incident involving burns.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0305-4179
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -