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Mass Casualty 101: Real-Life ER Disaster Planning with Dr. Matt Harris
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π Welcome back to Doctors Are People Too! In this powerful episode, we dive into the chaos, coordination, and critical decision-making behind mass casualty incidents (MCIs) β with the expertise of Dr. Matt Harris, a pediatric emergency physician at Cohen Children's Medical Center and nationally recognized leader in disaster preparedness.
Episode Highlights:
πΉ What is an MCI? Dr. Harris breaks down the pediatric lens of mass casualty events and what defines one in different hospital settings.
πΉ Planning from the Ground Up β From trauma bays to blood banks, hear how top childrenβs hospitals prepare for large-scale emergencies β and what most people overlook.
πΉ Pre-Hospital to Post-Event β Why your EMS partnerships matter before the sirens, and what happens after the adrenaline fades.
πΉ What Actually Happens When the Call Comes In β A real-time walkthrough of the first 5 minutes after a school bus crash with dozens of injured kids.
π©Ί Key Takeaways:
β The non-negotiables of a hospital MCI plan.
β What it means to "set the tone" as a leader under pressure.
β How drills, logistics, and even vest colors can save lives.
π’ Whether you're a frontline clinician, an educator, or a medical student watching The Pitt β this episode will change the way you think about emergency readiness.
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