Mass Casualty Incidents and Trauma Response

01/07/25 • 28 min

Mass casualty incidents (MCIs) have unfortunately become a more frequent reality. In this episode of The Erik and Matt Show, Dr. Erik Axene and Matt Ball reflect on the tragic New Orleans attack that left 15 dead and dozens injured. They dive into the principles of effective MCI response, emphasizing the importance of triage, hemorrhage control, and teamwork. Whether you're an EMT, paramedic, or simply looking to understand the challenges first responders face, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

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Transcript

Matt: [00:00:00] Yeah. It just always amazes me when you think about one minute you go from kickback in the recliner, you know, letting your dinner settle, watching a movie to you’re treating a hundred gunshot victims at a mass shooting.

Narrator: You are listening to EMS with your hosts, Erik Axene and Matt Ball.

Erik: Happy New Year. Happy New Year, man. It’s been a while since we’ve, yeah, we took a break.

Matt: [00:00:30] Yeah. Took a nice holiday break. Do you have