Lessons for mobile medical teams following the Lockerbie and Guthrie Street disasters

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Volume 22, Issue 3, May 1991, Pages 215-218

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Abstract

The response of Medic 1 to two recent major incidents is described and the changes adopted as a result of these experiences and the broader implications for national disaster coordination are discussed.

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PaperLessons for mobile medical teams following the Lockerbie and Guthrie Street disasters

Abstract

Disasters, flying squads, and immediate care

Br. Med. J.

Staff of the Accident and Emergency Departments of Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, Leicester Royal Infirmary, and Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham. Coping with the early stages of the M1 disaster: at the scene and on arrival at hospital

Br. Med. J.

The Medical Incident Officer and the Mobile Medical Team

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Lessons for mobile medical teams following the Lockerbie and Guthrie Street disasters