Objectives
- Define mass gathering medicine and how it differs from conventional EMS and ED practice
- Explain patient presentation rate (PPR) and transport-to-hospital rate (TTHR) and their typical ranges
- Describe the tiered care model: roving teams, aid stations, transport decision
Readings
- Arbon P. Mass gathering medicine: a predictive model (2001)In library ↗✓ source-verified
- Current mass gathering medicine review articlecitation only
- Agency orientation packet and protocol overviewcitation only
Paired field experience
Aid station shift at any event. Work alongside EMS providers; log every patient contact by category.
Deliverable
One-page reflection: what fraction of contacts would never appear in an ED, and what does that imply about staffing?
Tier expectations
Medical student
Observe and log contacts.
Resident
Independently manage minor presentations under supervision; make disposition calls.