A retrospective analysis demonstrates the importance of emergency management in terrorism-related injuries in urban settings, highlighting vital lessons learned.
Key Points
To analyze the experiences and medical management during the 2016 terrorist attacks in Brussels.
Reviewed emergency response plans and experiences during the attacks.
Evaluated the triage and care provided by eleven medical teams.
Assessed the organization of medical response including disaster response teams and communication methods.
Identified challenges in managing war injuries in civilian settings.
313 victims were treated across thirty hospitals.
Effective civilian team coordination improved casualty management.
On-site care focused on damage control and rapid evacuation for surgery.
Single communication lines were crucial in managing the response amid threats.