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Citation

Nixon RG, Stewart CE. Emerg. Med. Serv. 2005; 34(2): 74-75.

Affiliation

LifeCare Medical Training, Auburn, MA, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Emergency Medical Services)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

15757106

Abstract

By all reports, the public is at increasing risk of attack by terrorist organizations. Citizens have been asked to increase their vigilance and report suspicious individuals to reduce the chance of a suicide or homicide bombing. Terrorist groups often target their actions to inflict the most casualties and may choose mass gatherings to detonate an explosive device. Since EMS providers are frequently assigned to work special details where large numbers of people may gather, EMTs and paramedics can assist law enforcement in identifying individuals who may pose a threat to the people gathered at the event. The characteristics of suicide bombers discussed here are meant to increase your awareness level to recognize a potential problem. The astute EMS provider can then notify appropriate law enforcement personnel for further investigation and action.

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