Citation

Olchin L, Krutz A. J. Trauma Nurs. 2012; 19(2): 122-129.

Affiliation

Georgetown University, Washington, DC.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Society of Trauma Nurses)

DOI

10.1097/JTN.0b013e3182562984

PMID

22673082

Abstract

A mass casualty event is a situation in which the need for medical care and resources, including personnel, exceeds that which is available. As the largest component of the health care workforce, nurses represent a significant resource that can be called on to act as first responders during a mass casualty. However, current education and national guidelines fail to provide specific instruction on pre-hospital nursing considerations and interventions. This article provides evidence-based guidelines designed for nurses to use when acting as first responders during a disaster and presents recommendations for future nursing practice related to mass casualty events.

Language: en