[It is not always necessary to establish a "first aid station" at mass gatherings. Cutty Sark Tallships Race 1993]

Author(s): Sorensen, L., Rock, N. D.

Journal/Book: Ugeskr Laeger. 1995; 157: 7149-51.

Abstract: Previous studies from outdoor music festivals have recommended medical service facilities at first-aid stations. The Cutty Sark Tallships Race was a large outdoor event that took place over four days in Esbjerg harbour with about 500,000 participants and spectators. A total of 68 patients were treated, 28 in the first-aid station at the harbour and 40 at the nearby located hospital. The disease and injuries presented were not severe. The orthopaedic casualties dominated (82%), wounds, contusions and fractures being the most common ones. Only seven casualties were related to alcohol abuse. No casualties were related to drug abuse. The economic expense was estimated to DKK 14,676. Thus, at outdoor mass gatherings of a nature like the Cutty Sark Tallships Race, located near a hospital, first-aid stations are not necessary.

Note: Ikke altid behov for "fremskudt skadestue" ved store arrangementer. Cutty Sark Tallships Race 1993.

Keyword(s): Denmark epidemiology; Emergency Medical Services organization and administration; Emergency Medical Services statistics and numerical data; English Abstract; Prospective Studies; Wounds and Injuries epidemiology; Wounds and Injuries etiology Emergency Medical Services; Holidays ; Ships ; Sports ; Wounds and Injuries therapy Female; Human; Male

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