A pre-hospital team arrives at a scene where a car has driven into a crowd of people at a public event. There are approximately 20 casualties. The pol...

Question

A pre-hospital team arrives at a scene where a car has driven into a crowd of people at a public event. There are approximately 20 casualties. The police suspect this may be a deliberate attack. In addition to standard major incident management (CSCATTT and METHANE), what specific additional concern must be addressed?

Accepted Answer

The scene may be a hostile environment - a secondary device or further attack may be targeted at first responders; a safe zone must be established with police before medical teams approach

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Casualties should be left where they are until a full police forensic assessment is completed

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Only armed police should provide first aid in this scenario

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Medical teams should approach casualties immediately regardless of scene assessment

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Standard scene safety procedures are sufficient for all incidents

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Hostile Environment - Marauding Attack