Biomedical Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
organizations, and media outlets that serve non-
English speaking groups is essential.
meet the need. Issues to consider include the
following:
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Who will accompany patients, since health and
medical personnel may be needed elsewhere?
Transportation of Patients
Addressing issues related to the transportation
of patients during a mass casualty event is also
important. Roads may be blocked and the emer-
gency transport system will not be adequate to
•
How should all available public and private
transport, including public and school buses,
taxis, and limousines, be mobilized?
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What kind of prior agreements can be estab-
lished to ensure this mobilization can occur?
