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Mass medical deployments to large events, such as music festivals or sporting events, are increasing in number, size, and complexity. This textbook provides guidance and direction for rational, effective, and practical medical management of mass gathering events for medical leaders. This is the first authoritative text on mass event medicine, filling a much-needed gap in a large and important area of the specialty. An international group of contributors introduce the specialty and cover topics such as general deployment, staffing, equipment, and resources, moving on to more complex issues such as the business aspect of mass gathering medicine and the legal implications. There are also practical chapters on specific types of events and adverse events such as terrorism, severe weather, and civil disobedience. An invaluable text for all healthcare professionals planning for and attending mass events, particularly EMS professionals, large event planners and administrators, and law enforcement and security personnel.
‘The book is accessible and chapters are well-organized, with clear introductions, headings, summaries, and extensive references. In keeping with its title, the book is physician-centered, but its content may have interest for others interested in managing health and safety at mass gatherings.… Recommended.’
M. D. Lagerwey Source: CHOICE
‘… engagement of the physician earlier in the planning phase of [crowd] events could improve the efficiency and efficacy of the provision of care that might be needed. This book offers guidance for organizing and providing better care, and effectively advising event organizers and others in leadership during the planning phase of the mass gathering.’
Mark K. Huntington Source: Family Medicine
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