Predicting resource use at mass gatherings using a simplified stratification scoring model

Burning Man 2011: Mass Gathering Medical Care in an Austere Environment

“…Despite most cases' having low acuity, several cases required critical care interventions, and we found emergency physicians well prepared for these cases. 1,23,24 Overall, medical care at Burning Man 2011 was deemed a success by the event organizers and attendees. The decision to combine EMS and field hospital care was particularly successful.…”

“…It has been clearly demonstrated that the simple use of community EMS providers is inadequate for most mass events. 1 Because of this, the concept of mass-gathering medicine (MGM) has evolved. The National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP) defines MGM as organized emergency health services provided for spectators and participants at events in which at least 1,000 persons are gathered at a specific location for a defined period of time.…”

Mass-Gathering Medicine: Creation of an Online Event and Patient Registry

“…In addition, measures of acuity and acuity determination varied widely. As well, there has been ongoing work both retrospectively [23][24][25][26] and prospectively 27 to verify the utility of specific variables in predicting the PPR. 5 Given the well-recognized need for rigorous approaches to medical support planning, it was anticipated that this will be an area of interest for MGM researchers in the coming decade.…”

Holy Shroud Exhibition 2010: Health Services During a 40-Day Mass-Gathering Event

“…Medical resources must be deployed in these events in a thorough and efficient manner based on reasonably expected needs. 7 In to other mass-gathering events, there are more elderly persons and an absence of drug and alcohol-related problems. 4,8 In this study, PPR (0.27/1000), TTHR (0.039/1000), and METH (14.6%) were low, probably in accordance with the type of event and the health condition of attendees.…”