Background Majority of current research focuses on pre-hospital care in mass casualty
incidents (MCI) whereas this study is the first to examine multifactorial aspects of intensive …

The Formosa Fun Coast Dust Explosion (FFCDE) occurred on 27 June 2015. It is the largest
man-made disaster in Taiwan's history. The paper explores how participating actors dealt …

Background The Formosa Fun Coast Dust Explosion is one of the major national disasters in
Taiwan. The Taipei City Hospital (TCH), a regional hospital without a burn unit, received 33 …

Abstract Background Around 10%–20% of burned patients have inhalation injuries, and the
severity of these injuries is correlated with mortality. Fiberoptic bronchoscopy is an important …

Abstract Introduction: Mass casualty incidents (MCIs) have a profound impact on health care
systems worldwide. Following recent incidents within the United Kingdom (UK), notably …

Background On June 27, 2015, a colored powder explosion occurred in Taiwan. As a result,
499 people were injured, and over 200 people were in critical condition because of severe …

Background and objective To deal with burn mass casualty incidents (BMCIs), various
countries have established national or regional BMCI emergency response plans (ERPs). A …

Wheat starch is used extensively in the food, entertainment, and papermaking industries. It is
classified as a non-hazard material and an electrical insulator, but recent events …

Towards a reliable paradigm shift in emergency medical service for improving mass burn
casualty response Towards a reliable paradigm shift in emergency medical service for …

Abstract Background Formosa Colour Dust Explosion is the worst manmade disaster in
Taiwan, resulting in 499 burn casualties from the estimated 3000 people at scene. This …