Medical management of mass gatherings

Smith, Joshua G.; Tataris, Katie

doi:10.1002/9781118990810.ch101

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“…[ 1 – 4 ] According to the WHO, MGs are defined as pre-planned or unplanned gatherings of people pushing or exceeding the limits of community’s emergency plans. [ 5 – 12 ] MG types are usually in the form of religious commemorations, sports games, and musical festivals. The most (common/endemic) non-contagious health problems seen in MGs are headache, abdominal complaints, abrasion/laceration, orthopedic discomfort, eye injury, syncope/dizziness, burns, chest pain, and temperature related injuries, respectively.…”

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Evaluation of Trauma Cases in Different Types of Mass Gathering Events

Koçak¹

2021

Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg

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BACKGROUND: There are several factors affecting trauma cases in mass gatherings (MG). Event type, mood of the crowd, age, gender and educational background are among these factors. It is to identify the relationship between the event types of trauma cases and temperature variables observed in MG. METHODS: It is a descriptive epidemiological study. The universe of the research consists of 112 emergency medical service records (ambulance) in organizations such as Çanakkale Victory and Martyrs’ Memorial Day (ÇVMMD), Zeytinli Rock Fest, Deaflympics, and European Youth Olympic Winter Festival (EYOF). For the statistical evaluations of the study, frequency analysis, Chi-square test, and logistic regression were used. RESULTS: Within the scope of the research, 474 emergency medical service cases were examined. About 49.5% (n=235) of the cases took place at the DEAFOLIMPICS. About 57.6% (n=273) of the cases are male. The age average of the cases is 30.3±16.5 (Min: 0, Max: 92). When the pre-diagnosis range at the ÇVMMD is examined, it is seen that 27.7% (n=20) of the cases are trauma cases while 72.2% (n=52) are non-trauma cases. Among the trauma cases, the most frequently observed ones are soft-tissue trauma, multi-trauma, lower limb injury, and head trauma. When the other cases are examined, the most common ones are angina pectoris, nausea-vomiting, asthma, and ache. In the research, 38.3% (n=90) of the cases at the DEAFOLIMPICS are trauma cases, while 61.7% (n=145) are non-trauma cases. While the trauma cases mostly consist of soft-tissue injury and lower limb injury, the non-trauma cases include nausea-vomiting and upper respiratory infections. While the trauma cases were caused by multi-trauma, sharp object injury, soft-tissue injury, and head trauma, the pre-diagnosis of the non-trauma cases mainly included mental confusion and behavioral disorder due to use of alcohol; conversion; behavioral changes due to use of substance and drug use; hypotension; and allergic reaction. CONCLUSION: As a consequence of the logistic regression modeling, the trauma cases were found to be 1.6 times (p<0.05) higher in men than women and 9.5 times more in those who participated in the EYOF event than those who participated in the ÇVMMD event (p<0.05).

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Evaluation of Trauma Cases in Different Types of Mass Gathering Events

Koçak¹

2021

Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg

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Mass Gathering Events: Motor Sport Events

Kozak,

Grange,

Aguilar

2024

Mass Gathering Medicine

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Urgent Warning: Evidence-Based Concerns Regarding Mass Gathering Events During Arbaeen in Hazardous Weather Conditions

Aghababaeian,

Etedali

2024

Disaster med. public health prep.

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The Arbaeen ceremony is the largest annual mass gathering in the world, attracting millions of Muslim pilgrims each year. However, the event takes place during the summer in Iraq, coinciding with extreme heat and dust storms. Climate change hazards, such as heat waves and dust storms, can have destructive effects on human health, leading to increased mortality and the spread of various diseases. This manuscript recommends measures to stakeholders in emergency or public health management to develop a preventive plan for the Arbaeen ceremony. These measures include improving planning and risk assessment, enhancing capacities, reducing vulnerabilities, increasing knowledge and awareness among pilgrims, developing communication and support systems, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and regularly assessing evacuation routes. Implementing these measures will contribute to ensuring the safety and well-being of participants during the Arbaeen ceremony in the years ahead.

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Medical management of mass gatherings

Cited by 5 publications

References 17 publications

Evaluation of Trauma Cases in Different Types of Mass Gathering Events

Evaluation of Trauma Cases in Different Types of Mass Gathering Events

Mass Gathering Events: Motor Sport Events

Urgent Warning: Evidence-Based Concerns Regarding Mass Gathering Events During Arbaeen in Hazardous Weather Conditions

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