Major Incident Medical Management and Support - The Practical Approach at the Scene

The Major Incident Medical Management and Support (MIMMS) course is taught to healthcare professionals worldwide and is the only international standard in major incident medical management. The Fourth Edition of the coursebook has been fully revised to ensure doctors, nurses, and paramedics are prepared for and implement a structured response to major incidents. The book covers communications, personal and medical equipment, command and control, planning, assessment, and the psychological aspects of major incidents. It also includes practical information and clear guidelines for medical professionals delivering care to multiple casualties at the scene. The book is required reading for all those undertaking the MIMMS education programme and is available as an e-book.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 27 October 2022
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

The Major Incident Medical Management and Support (MIMMS) course, developed by the Advanced Life Support Group (ALSG), is a comprehensive training program for healthcare professionals worldwide. It is the only international standard in major incident medical management, focusing on delivering medical support to numerous casualties through triage, treatment, and transport. The Fourth Edition of Major Incident Medical Management and Support: The Practical Approach at the Scene is the most current coursebook for the MIMMS curriculum, fully revised to ensure doctors, nurses, and paramedics are prepared for and implement a structured response to major incidents. The wide range of topics covered include communications, personal and medical equipment, command and control, planning, assessment, and the psychological aspects of major incidents. This new edition also includes practical information and clear guidelines for medical professionals delivering care to multiple casualties at the scene during and after an incident. The organizations, structures, and different roles involved in the medical management of major incidents are also covered, with contributions from an international team of experts in fields such as emergency medicine, nursing, fire and rescue services, disaster preparedness and response, and emergency transport. Appendices covering responsibility for the dead, radio use and voice procedures, the media, the hospital response, and the steps to take beyond the immediate incident are also included.

Weight: 672g
Dimension: 217 x 276 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119634669