Citation

Larsen SE, Sørensen L, Røck ND. Ugeskr. Laeger 1995; 157(51): 7149-7151.

Vernacular Title

Ikke altid behov for "fremskudt skadestue" ved store arrangementer. Cutty Sark

Affiliation

Ortopaedkirurgisk afdeling T, Centralsygehuset i Esbjerg.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, Den Alm Danske Laegerforening)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8545931

Abstract

Previous studies from outdoor music festivals have recommended medical service facilities at first-aid stations. The Cutty Sark Tallships Race was a large outdoor event that took place over four days in Esbjerg harbour with about 500,000 participants and spectators. A total of 68 patients were treated, 28 in the first-aid station at the harbour and 40 at the nearby located hospital. The disease and injuries presented were not severe. The orthopaedic casualties dominated (82%), wounds, contusions and fractures being the most common ones. Only seven casualties were related to alcohol abuse. No casualties were related to drug abuse. The economic expense was estimated to DKK 14,676. Thus, at outdoor mass gatherings of a nature like the Cutty Sark Tallships Race, located near a hospital, first-aid stations are not necessary.

Language: da