| Development of a mass-gathering medical resource matrix for a developing world scenario. | |
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PMID: 21181690 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Mass gatherings have a higher patient presentation rate than is found within the general population. Despite this fact, many mass gatherings are occurring without suitable medical coverage. South Africa has had no standard approach or model to determine the number of medical personnel needed to deploy to an event. The awarding of the FIFA (Federation International de Football Association) 2010 World Cup to South Africa has provided the impetus for the development of such a model. The model presented in this paper is based on existing recommendations that originate from the United Kingdom. This paper outlines the modifications that have been made to this model to ensure that adequate medical resources still are provided, albeit in a developing country where medical resources may not be as plentiful. |
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Authors:
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Wayne P Smith; Vernon Wessels; Diane Naicker; Elizabeth Leuenberger; Peter Fuhri; Lee A Wallis |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Prehospital and disaster medicine Volume: 25 ISSN: 1049-023X ISO Abbreviation: Prehosp Disaster Med Publication Date: 2010 Nov-Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-12-24 Completed Date: 2011-03-08 Revised Date: 2011-12-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8918173 Medline TA: Prehosp Disaster Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 547-52 Citation Subset: T |
Affiliation:
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University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa. smithw@iafrica.com |
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Anniversaries and Special Events* Developing Countries* Emergency Medical Services / manpower, organization & administration* Humans Planning Techniques South Africa |
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Prehosp Disaster Med. 2010 Nov-Dec;25(6):553-4
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