Making First Aid More Accessible During Mass-Casualty Incidents
- Cees van Romburgh
- Annemarie Mars
Abstract
Because bystanders can play a vital role in delivering first aid prior to the arrival of emergency care, the Safety Region of IJsselland (www.in-prep.eu/srij/) together with the Netherlands Red Cross, developed a skill focused workshop called ‘Lifesaving Acts,” and then offered it freely to its citizens. Participants learn how to react in the critical moments following a mass casualty incident (MCI), while they are waiting emergency medical services (EMS) to arrive, through an engaging workshop that emphasizes building confidence to help over certification to use specialized equipment.
Keywords: education, MCI, First Aid, accessibility, safety, mass casualty incidents, willingness, life saving
How to Cite:
van Romburgh, C. & Mars, A., (2019) “Making First Aid More Accessible During Mass-Casualty Incidents”, International Journal of First Aid Education 2(2), 13-15. doi: https://doi.org/10.25894/ijfae.2.2.4
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