Background: Hospitals play a critical role in providing communities with essential medical
care during disasters. Objectives: In this article, the key components and recommended …

Background A European response plan to burn mass casualty incidents has been jointly
developed by the European Commission and the European Burn Association. Upon request …

Background Taiwan is geographically located in a zone that is vulnerable to earthquakes,
typhoons, floods, and landslide hazards and has experienced various disasters. Six …

A Dust explosion that injured 499 patients occurred on June 27, 2015 in Taiwan. This
tragedy inundated hospitals across northern Taiwan with an unprecedented number of burn …

The management of a large burn can prove to be extremely challenging. When this is
compounded by the presence of smoke inhalation, the care gets even more complex with a …

Objective: The study provides a comprehensive insight into how an initial receiving hospital
without adequate capacity adapted to coping with a mass casualty incident after the …

Background Despite major advances in therapeutic strategies for the management of
patients with severe burns, significant morbidity and mortality is observed. Hyperbaric …

Objective: A burn mass casualty incident (BMCI) involving 499 patients occurred at a “color
party” in Taiwan in June 27, 2015. We implemented a study to identify critical challenges …

Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been reported to improve
outcomes in patients with refractory respiratory failure. These successful experiences have …

Taiwan is located on the earthquake-prone circum-Pacific belt and seasonal typhoon impact
zone. Given Taiwan's large population and high urban density, disasters can have serious …