2023 Volume 28 Issue 1 Pages 38-44
We report on the experiences and issues gained from the medical management of mass casualty incidents after the ship explosion. On April 27, 2021, a mass casualty incident occurred in an outboard motor explosion, and a private emergency medical helicopter was requested. The detailed status of the accident site was unaccounted. Moreover, patient status and site information were confused when selecting a hospital. As we also obtained information that many victims identified in red triage were left at the incident site, we arranged to evacuate them. It was later discovered that the fire department was flooded with civilian reports and inquiries from the media because of the unconfirmed location and status of the incident. Furthermore, information was difficult to collect due to the struggle to respond. Additionally, aerial photographs taken by a drone could not be eliminated, which obstructed on-site activities. An appropriate action plan to overcome such challenges in the future should be considered.
